- Accounts and Trust Officer | Circa $75 – $85k package
- Established and well-recognized business | CBD location
- Close-knit & supportive team | Outstanding employee benefits
The Opportunity
A great opportunity has become available for an Accounts/AP or Trust Officer professional to join a highly successful business. Our client has established itself as a leader in their industry, demonstrating strong growth over a long history of delivering exceptional services.
The role will offer the successful candidate the opportunity to work alongside a high-performing and supportive team. This position is well-suited to someone who is looking to build their career in accounts/AP/trusts within a professional services firm that offers accelerated career progression opportunities.
The Challenge
Reporting to the Financial Controller, your responsibilities will involve but not be limited to:
- Working closely with lawyers and partners to ensure trust and CMA requirements and timeframes are met
- Recording daily trust account and CMA transactions, including receipts, payments and transfers
- Reviewing and authorising PEXA transactions
- Opening and closing CMAs and working with the bank
- Providing trust account and CMA statements to clients as required
- Completing monthly trust reconciliation reporting in a timely manner
- Identifying potential irregularities, including Intermixing money, and working with the Financial Controller to investigate and report any irregularities.
- Collaborating with the Financial Controller to improve processes and reduce risk
- Coordinating with the Financial Controller and external examiner to complete annual examination requirements accurately and on time
- Other ad hoc tasks and projects as requested by the CFO or Financial Controller.
The Expertise
Please consider expressing interest in this position if you possess the following:
- Prior experience in an trust or accounts position in a professional services firm.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for liaising with internal departments and external parties
- Great attention to detail with a commitment to delivering excellent results and high-quality work
- Strong analytical skills for identifying and resolving discrepancies and improving processes
- Experience working collaboratively in a finance team environment
The Next Step
If this position will enhance your career and you would like further details on the client, the role, remuneration, or a copy of the position description, please call Lucas Hudson for a confidential discussion on 0436 393 285
Or alternatively please apply per the link below.
ThompsonCook | We Only Do Accounting | Focused on Melbourne and Sydney
