Job Description

Overview

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Join to apply for the Trust Accountant, Funds role at The GPT Group

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The GPT Group is one of Australia's largest property groups, managing $35 billion worth of assets across the country. We shape leading experiences across office, retail, logistics and student accommodation, with a focus on wellbeing, flexibility and opportunity for our people.

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The role

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We are seeking a Trust Accountant to join our Group Finance (Funds) team. In this role, you will be responsible for the day-to-day accounting and tax compliance for the GPT Wholesale Shopping Centre Fund (GWSCF) and the GPT Wholesale Office Fund (GWOF). You will also play a key role in statutory financial reporting, liaising with auditors and supporting ad hoc projects. This is a great opportunity for a highly motivated accounting professional to contribute to the success of high-quality retail and office portfolios.

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What you will be doing

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- Preparing monthly balance sheet reconciliations and accrual journals
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- Reviewing trial balances and calculating quarterly management fees
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- Overseeing related party payments and quarterly distribution calculations
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- Preparing statutory financial statements, tax returns, and BAS workings
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- Supporting half-year and year-end reporting (31 Dec & 30 Jun)
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- Raising purchase orders and managing service receipting for head trust expenses
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- Liaising with external auditors and responding to queries
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- Contributing to special projects and ad hoc reporting
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What makes you stand out

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You are a detail-oriented accounting professional with a Bachelor of Commerce (or equivalent) and a CA/CPA qualification. With experience in qualified services or an accounting-related role, you bring a solid understanding of accounting standards (IFRS) and are confident preparing financial statements, tax returns and reconciliations.

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Your strong written and verbal communication skills allow you to build effective relationships across finance, auditors and other stakeholders.

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You are comfortable working with Microsoft Office programs and while experience with SAP or HFM would be an advantage, it is not essential.

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Property or funds management experience is valued but not required – what matters most is your ability to apply your skills with accuracy, attention to detail and a mindset geared towards continuous improvement.

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What makes us stand out

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- Enjoy flexible working arrangements and generous leave options.
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- Experience market-leading parental leave benefits including 22 weeks paid leave for either carer and childcare allowance once you return to work.
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- Embrace diverse and challenging career opportunities, supported by our dedicated Learning & Development Team committed to your growth.
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- Engage in comprehensive Wellbeing programs and benefit from market-leading policies and support tailored to diverse needs.
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- Be recognised by peers through nomination awards and take part in our generous Employee Referral Program.
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We know the power of a great experience

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- Ranked 5th in the 2025 Gender Equality Global Report released by Equileap.
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- Placed 1st of real estate investment trusts in the S&P; Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment 2025 Yearbook.
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- Earned a gold ranking in Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) for LGBTQIA+ inclusion.
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- Awarded our fifth consecutive Employer of Choice for Gender Equality citation from the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) in 2023-2025.
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- Committed to our second Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP).
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We welcome applications from First Nations candidates, LGBTQIA+ community members, people living with disability and people of diverse ages, cultures and backgrounds.

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How to apply

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If this role sounds like you, we want to hear from you. Click on "Apply" to submit your application and Thea from the Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch.

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📌 Trust Accountant, Funds (New South Wales)
🏢 The Gpt Group
📍 New South Wales