Receptionist and Administrative Assistant – SME Audit Firm

Receptionist and Administrative Assistant – SME Audit Firm (On-site, Benoni)

Location: Benoni, East Rand (On-site only)

Type: Full-time, permanent

We are a growing SME audit and accounting firm based in Benoni and we are looking for a meticulous, well-spoken Receptionist and Administrative Assistant to join our team.

This role is ideal for someone who is highly organised, takes pride in neat and accurate work, and can confidently handle multiple tasks in a professional office environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Front-desk reception: answering and directing calls, welcoming clients and visitors
• Managing email inboxes and basic correspondence
• Diary management and scheduling meetings
• Assisting partners and staff with administrative tasks
• Preparing, formatting and proofreading documents and spreadsheets
• Maintaining electronic and physical filing systems
• Assisting with basic office management (supplies, couriers, scanning, etc.)
• Ensuring the reception and office areas are neat, professional and organised at all times

Minimum Requirements

• At least 5–8 years' experience in a receptionist and/or administrative assistant role in a professional environment (e.g. audit, accounting, legal, engineering, medical or similar office)
• Fluent, well-spoken English with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to multi-task under pressure and prioritise work
• Meticulous attention to detail and a passion for neat, accurate work
• Strong organisational skills and a "finish it properly" / perfectionist mindset
• Confident and professional telephone manner
• Proficient in Microsoft 365, especially:
• Word (typing, formatting, editing documents)
• Excel (basic formulas, sorting, filtering, tidy spreadsheets)
• Outlook (email, calendar, meeting invites)
• Comfortable working on-site in Benoni, Monday to Friday (no hybrid or remote option)
• Must live within approximately 20km of Benoni (East Rand)
• Stable, reliable transport to and from the office

How to Apply

To help us avoid generic applications, we will only consider applications that follow these instructions exactly:

1. Prepare a 1-page cover sheet answering the 6 questions below.
2. Attach your CV.
3. Email both documents to
4. Use this subject line:
5. Subject: Receptionist and Admin Assistant – [Your Name]

Mandatory 1-Page Cover Sheet – 6 Questions

Applicants must copy these questions into a Word or PDF document and answer each one briefly (about 3–6 lines).

1. Location and Commute - Where do you live (suburb and town), and approximately how many kilometres and minutes is your daily commute to Benoni? Do you have reliable transport?
2. Relevant Experience - How many years of experience do you have in a receptionist and/or administrative assistant role, and in what type of business (e.g. audit firm, accounting practice, law firm, medical practice, other)?
3. Microsoft 365 Skills - Which of the following do you use confidently on a daily basis: Word, Excel, Outlook, other Office 365 apps? Please rate your skill out of 10 for each (e.g. Word 8/10, Excel 7/10, Outlook 9/10) and mention one specific task you can do well in Excel and Word.
4. Multi-tasking Example - Give a recent example of a situation where you had to handle multiple tasks and tight deadlines at the same time. What were the tasks, and how did you ensure nothing was missed?
5. Attention to Detail and Neatness - Describe a situation where your attention to detail or neat, orderly work made a difference or prevented a mistake. What did you do, and what was the outcome?
6. Availability and Salary - What is your current notice period? What is your current or most recent total cost to company (CTC) and what is your salary expectation for this role?