Senior Accounting Manager – Perpetual Corporate Trust

19 hours ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Perpetual Limited Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year
  • More Time Off for What Matters: Enjoy up to 6 weeks of leave

  • Flexible Work Environment: We offer hybrid working arrangements to ensure work-life balance

  • Be part of a brand that's been named Trustee of the Year 9 years running

Perpetual Group is an ASX-listed company (ASX:PPT) headquartered in Sydney, Australia, consisting of 11 leading brands across three distinct businesses: Asset Management, Wealth Management and Corporate Trust.  

Join the Investment Operations team within Managed Funds Services at Perpetual Corporate Trust, a specialist division of the Perpetual Group. As Senior Accounting Manager, you will lead the Accounting team to deliver high-quality trust accounting services for managed funds and debt capital market clients, ensuring compliance with all agreements and trust documentation.

About the role

As a Senior Accounting Manager  at Perpetual Corporate Trust you will:

  • Lead and develop the Trust Accounting team, driving performance and continuous improvement.

  • Oversee delivery of accounting services across engagements, including management accounts, financial statements, GST/BAS, and trust distributions.

  • Support strategic initiatives and key projects alongside senior leadership.

  • Maintain strong client relationships and uphold Perpetual's market reputation.

  • Ensure operational excellence, quality assurance, and risk management.

  • Provide technical expertise for new business opportunities and manage onboarding of new trusts.

  • Stay current with accounting standards and tax developments, applying insights where relevant.

  • Manage service provider appointments integral to trust operations.

About you

  • Relevant tertiary education (e.g. business / accounting / economics / finance degree).

  • Qualified CA/CPA

  • 3–5 years' experience leading teams and managing operational processes.

  • Advanced financial reporting skills under AASB/IAS.

  • Strong client leadership and communication skills.

  • Knowledge of tax obligations for investment vehicles, Managed Investment Trusts (MITs), securitisation, and foreign investor withholding tax (advantageous).

  • Experience with institutional investor accounting services (advantageous).

  • Tax or BAS agent licence (advantageous).

We love hearing from people who are inspired to shape the future with us. If you're excited about this opportunity or about joining Perpetual Corporate Trust, we encourage you to apply.

How we work  

Our unique culture is underpinned by our three organisational behaviours, Stretch, Own it, Make an impact which drive our approach of day-to-day interactions with colleagues and clients, the way we approach decision-making to the questions we ask and the problems we solve.

Employee benefits

  • Work from anywhere in Australia for up to one month each year

  • An annual allowance to empower you to prioritise your personal wellbeing

  • Study support and commitment to supporting professional development

Diversity and inclusion

  • Strong commitment to all aspects of Diversity and Inclusion through a robust 7 pillar strategy

  • A growing number of employee-led networks who work to raise awareness and drive continued change

  • We support over 50 First Nations Communities, helping to secure the communities' future.  We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People

We're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated. No matter your background or circumstances, we aim to provide an environment where you can thrive.



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