• Leading Law Firm | Outstanding Employee Benefits
• Melbourne CBD location | Flexible Working Arrangements
• 2IC to National Manager | High performing team

The Opportunity

A fantastic opportunity has become available for an experienced trusts professional to join a highly successful firm. 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 step up into a Senior/2IC role within a national trusts team. 

The Challenge

Reporting to the National Manager, your responsibilities will involve but not be limited to: 

• Lead day-to-day trust accounting workflow, providing guidance and mentoring to team members.
• Oversee and approve trust receipts, transfers, payments, PEXA settlements, and controlled money transactions in line with LPUL and firm policies.
• Manage complex matters including multi-party settlements, cross-jurisdictional transactions, and high-value client dealings.
• Maintain financial accuracy through trust-to-office transfers, reconciliations, and statutory record keeping.
• Coordinate trust account audits and prepare required regulatory reports and lodgements.
• Build strong relationships with partners, practice groups, and corporate services, offering clear advice on trust processes.
• Deliver training and support to staff, promoting consistent best-practice trust accounting across the firm.

The Expertise 

Please consider expressing interest in this position if you possess the following:

• 4+ years’ experience in an accounts position in a professional services firm
• Experience surrounding trusts and PEXA settlements will be highly regarded
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for liaising with internal departments and external parties
• Strong analytical skills for identifying and resolving discrepancies and improving processes

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.
Alternatively, please apply via the link below.

About ThompsonCook

ThompsonCook fosters strong relationships with top accounting and finance professionals across Australia. We recruit for key finance function roles, including Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Credit, Payroll, Assistant Accountants, Financial Accountants, Finance Managers and Financial Controllers, as well as specialist positions across Tax, Audit and Treasury. We support clients with both permanent and contracting recruitment solutions.

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