Trust Accounts Officer

JLL supports the Whole You, personally and professionally.

Shaping the future of real estate for a better world
At JLL, we see a Brighter Way forward for our clients, our people, our planet, and our communities. With over 200 years of real estate experience, we are, and always have been, in continual pursuit of brighter ways of working.

We bring to life see a Brighter Way in all that we do by seeking better, smarter, more innovative ways of working. We approach our work in a warmer, more optimistic, and inclusive way. JLL is a global leader in helping clients envision where people will live, work, play, shop, and eat.

**What this opportunity involves**:
Reporting to the Trust Accounts Manager, the Trust Accounts Officer will manage the accurate and timely processing of trust accounts in accordance with internal control standards and service level agreement within the business.

Based in JLL’s corporate office in Sydney CBD and/or Parramatta, you will get the opportunity to work with a close-knitted team.

Please note this is a 12-month fixed-term maternity leave cover.

**Snapshot of the role**:
Upload daily cash receipts and payments from the bank, generate reports and follow up on rejected transactions.
Liaise with the bank account to follow up on unidentified deposits, investments, and other general issues.
Ensure that cash books are up to date for each bank account and property.
Bank reconciliation issues to be monitored and reported on daily
Assist to resolve escalated enquires /issues.

**EFTs**: Liaise with the banks to follow up on unidentified deposits, investments and other general issues.
Ensure that all EFT’s are identified within the state regulation
To ensure that all trust breaches are escalated and that the relevant state body and auditors are advised within the given timeframe.
Ensure bank reconciliation for all trust bank accounts are maintained and signed off in a timely manner and according to trust regulations by the Trust Manager and Licensee
Undertake daily bank reconciliations for all trust bank accounts, by property, in a timely manner
Resolution of reconciling items within bank reconciliations
Produce monthly cash report and ensure it is provided to the Licensee for sign-off
Month end processing tasks.

Relevant Trust Accounting experience from a property/legal industry will be highly regarded
Trust regulations knowledge or experience will be desirable but not essential
Computer literacy and familiarity with Microsoft Office suite
Strong attention to detail with accurate and timely data entry skills
Demonstrated ability to work within tight deadlines and prioritising own workload
Excellent communication skills - telephone, written and in person
A great team player

**What you can expect from us**:
AT JLL, we value your health and wellbeing which is why we are excited to announce a whole raft of new benefits through our WHEREFIT partnership WHEREFIT provides you with access to exclusive corporate discounts of up to 40% off at leading fitness and wellbeing brands across Australia. With over 2,000 unique offers across gyms, activewear, studios, healthy meals, supplements, accessories, self-care and more, there is something for everyone so you can perform at your best

Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:
JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health.

About JLL
- We’re JLL—a leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We have operations in over 80 countries and a workforce of over 102,000 individuals around the world who help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. As a global Fortune 500 company, we also have an inherent responsibility to drive sustainability and corporate social responsibility. That’s why we’re committed to our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world. We’re using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people, and our communities.

Our core values of teamwork, ethics and excellence are also fundamental to everything we do and we’re honored to be recognized with awards for our success by organizations both globally and locally.

Creating a diverse and inclusive culture where we all feel welcomed, valued and empowered to achieve our full potential is important to who we are today and where we’re headed in the future. And we know that unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives help us think bigger, spark innovation and succeed together.