Practice Office Administration Manager — Somerset West
Somerset West, Western Cape R - R Y Exceed HR and Recruitment
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Job Description
Job Overview
- Application Deadline : 12 November 2025
- Job Location : Somerset West, Western Cape
- Job Title : Practice Office Administration Manager
- Education Level : Certificate
- Job Level : Senior
- Minimum Experience : 5- 7 Years
Practice Office Administration Manager – Somerset West.
Duties and Responsibilities :
Client Experience, Relationship Management, Workflow & Internal SystemsServe as key contact for clients (calls, email, in person) in a friendly, professional manner, building and maintaining client relationshipsClient onboarding : collecting necessary documents, explaining what\'s expected, ensuring paperwork is complete, serve as liaison between departmentsAssisting with automation of onboarding process including formsSchedule meetings / follow-ups between clients and staff.Respond to client queries : status of work, billing, deliverables, deadlines.Maintain client database / CRM; update client records (eg. contacts, relevant documents).Billing, documents & adminPrepare and send invoices; follow up on outstanding payments.Manage all client documentation : engagement letters, signed agreements, forms.Maintain both digital and physical filing systems.Assist with report preparation : receivables, billing ageing, client status.Timesheet reporting and analysisOversee front-office administration : reception, greeting clients, handling mail / emails, tracking office supplies, liaison for office matters and switchboard managementAssist with marketing aspects and client communication list managementOrganize events and activities that strengthen team culture.Internal systemsCoordinate with accountants / staff to track status of jobs (e.g. tax returns, financials, bookkeeping tasks).Ensure deadlines are met; remind / accountability to staff where needed.Work with software tools used by the firmComputer & technical skillsProficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel : spreadsheets for tracking, simple reporting.Comfortable learning internal admin / financial software (billing systems, client management)Email & calendar management skillsSoft skillsExtremely detail-oriented; accuracy is very important.Strong communication skills – both written and spoken (English; any other languages like Afrikaans are a plus).Systems thinker, problem-solver, and proactive communicator.Customer-oriented, friendly and professional.Good organisational skills and able to multitask.Adaptive and willing to learn new systemsHigh integrity, confidentiality (handling sensitive financial / client info).Minimum Requirements :
Matric (Grade 12)Certificate / diploma in Office Administration, Business Admin, Bookkeeping, or similar. Not essential but preferred.Experience in a client-facing role, preferably in accounting / financial services or professional services.Demonstrable experience in billing / invoicing, document handling, admin coordination.Strong computer literacy, especially Excel, and the ability to manage and utilise further office management systems – experience proficientGood written and verbal communication skillsIs this job a match or a miss?
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