Accounting Manager - Trust Funds Lead (Hybrid; WFH 1 mo)

Perpetual Limited; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Work from anywhere Australia

Wellbeing allowance

Study support

Job summary

Perpetual Limited in Sydney is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead a specialist team of Trust Accountants delivering trust accounting services for managed funds and debt capital market clients. You will oversee service delivery, review outputs, strengthen client relationships and contribute to strategic projects while developing your team.

You will lead operational improvements and ensure quality control across engagements in a collaborative, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• A relevant tertiary qualification in accounting, business, economics or finance.
• CA or CPA qualifications, or progress towards qualification, preferred.
• Experience within a chartered accounting firm, including a Big Four environment, would be highly regarded.
• Experience within managed investment trusts, property investment funds, securitisation trusts or investment products.
• Advanced accounting knowledge and experience managing operational processes.
• Strong client leadership, communication, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills.
• Sound understanding of risk management and relevant accounting and tax developments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team's delivery of accounting services across client engagements.
• Assist the Senior Manager and General Manager in delivering key projects and shaping the strategic direction of the accounting business.
• Build strong client relationships through technical expertise and responsive service.
• Improve operational processes, quality assurance and risk management practices.
• Coach and develop team members through practical guidance and training.
• Support new business meetings and the establishment and transition of new trusts.
• Contribute to strategic initiatives and projects across the accounting business.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Risk management

Education

Tertiary qualification in accounting, business, economics or finance

Job description

Perpetual Limited in Sydney is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead a specialist team of Trust Accountants delivering trust accounting services for managed funds and debt capital market clients. You will oversee service delivery, review outputs, strengthen client relationships and contribute to strategic projects while developing your team.

You will lead operational improvements and ensure quality control across engagements in a collaborative, inclusive environment.