Trust Accounts Officer | 12-Month Contract
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
Solid 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 environment
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.
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