Trust Accountant Sydney

4 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Nulsen Disability Services Full time

An opportunity has arisen for a Trust Accountant to join our Finance team.Remuneration package (incl. superannuation): $75,000 - $85,000

About Us

Mills Oakley is a leading national law firm with a proud history spanning over 160 years. In that time, we've grown into a Top 10 Australian law firm by size while remaining true to our shared vision of exceptional client service with a friendly and collaborative ethos. Mutual trust and respect are at the heart of everything we do.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced trust accountant to join our Finance team.The successful candidate will be responsible to provide accurate, timely, andhigh-quality support to the trust accounting function within the firm's Financeteam. They are to provide professional service to both external and internalclients. This requires excellent communication and organisational skills,ensuring that all finance issues are resolved efficiently and effectively.

Key Responsibilities

  • Ensuring accurate record-keeping to support the analysis and preparationof financial statements;
  • Reconcile trust bank accounts with financial statements and maintain up-to-dateaccounting records;
  • Managing movement of cashflows from trust to office, ensuring accuracyin Partner's financials and income;
  • Conducting PEXA verifications for electronic property settlements;
  • Correspondence with legal teams and problem solving in daily matters;
  • Conducting financial investigations, preparing reports, assisting inaudits and advising on matters;
  • Exercising internal controls and problem solving and conducting internalinvestigations to detect suspected fraud and breaches;
  • Controlled monies - investing and withdrawing funds and ensuring trustcompliance;
  • Liaising with banks/financial institutions to establish investments;
  • Executing payment plans while liaising with credit team;
  • Generating cheque requisitions while liaising with accounts payable teamfor third party payments;
  • Co-ordination and implementing improvements post annual external audits;and
  • Ensuring compliance with trust accounting standards and policies as perLegal Profession Uniform Law in NSW, VIC, WA & QLD.

Apply

  • Minimum of 3 years' experience in trust accounting;
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or similar discipline;
  • Strong understanding of trust account regulations and reportingrequirements;
  • Proficient in accounting or practice management software and Microsoftoffice;
  • Attention to detail, strong communication, time management abilities andtactical problem solving;
  • Excellent communication and written skills;
  • Strategic, analytical, and organised thinker; and
  • CPA or CA qualification is desirable.

All applications must include a CV and Cover Letter. Please contact Benjamin Phan ) regarding any queries.

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