Melbourne CBD | $80,000 Base + Super | Professional Services Environment
An established and highly regarded professional services firm (legal) is seeking a Trust Accounts Officer to join their Melbourne office on a 12-month contract.
Working in a close knit trust accounting team, you'll play a key role in the administration of trust monies, ensuring compliance, accuracy and exceptional service across a diverse portfolio.
This opportunity would suit someone with previous trust accounting experience or a strong bookkeeping/accounts background looking to further develop their expertise within a professional services environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Processing trust receipts and payments
- Bank reconciliations
- Managing controlled monies and trust accounts
- Opening and closing trust bank accounts
- Processing trust-to-office transfers
- Maintaining trust records and registers
- Preparing client trust statements
- General trust accounting administration and support
- Assisting the wider finance function as required
About You
To be successful, you will have:
- Previous experience in trust accounting, bookkeeping or accounts administration
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong organisational and administrative skills
- The ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities
- A proactive and team-focused approach
- Full Australian working rights
Highly Desirable
- Legal trust accounting experience
- Experience handling trust monies within professional services
- Real estate trust accounting exposure
What's on Offer?
- 12-month fixed term contract with potential for extension/permanency
- Join a highly reputable and stable organisation
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- Melbourne CBD location
- Competitive salary package
Working Arrangements
- Monday to Friday
- 8:45am – 5:15pm
- Predominantly office-based setting
If you're a detail-oriented accounts professional seeking a role where accuracy, trust and teamwork are valued, we'd love to hear from you.