Trust Accountant

Cushman & Wakefield; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield in Melbourne is seeking a Trust Accountant to manage daily trust account transactions and regulatory compliance. You will work with JDE, MRI and Multi Array to ensure accurate processing of receipts, payments, and transfers, plus monthly reconciliations and audits.

The role emphasizes compliance, detailed data handling, and collaboration with auditors and internal teams to maintain high standards of reporting and governance.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in trust accounting or a similar role.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements for Property Agents and Trust Accounts.
• Experience with accounts payable/receivable and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage trust account transactions daily using JDE, MRI and Multi Array.
• Process trust receipts, payments and transfers.
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliation reports for Licensee approval.
• Maintain monthly KPI trackers.
• Manage annual trust account audits, liaising with auditors/regulators.
• Ensure compliance with internal control structures and high-quality output.
• Complete regulatory compliance reporting.
• Participate in ad hoc activities and projects.

Skills

MS Excel

Regulatory knowledge

IT skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Tertiary finance qualification

Tools

JDE

MRI

Multi Array

Blackline

Job description

Job Title

Trust Accountant

Job Description Summary

Responsible for all phases of accounting using established accounting principles, including financial reporting for clients, projects, or business units, analysis, assistance with budgeting, and general ledger maintenance, as well as use sound technical skills and solid judgment to provide leadership within the accounting team.

Job Description

Trust Accountant | Melbourne | Australian citizens only

Join Cushman & Wakefield in Melbourne and manage trust account transactions daily using JDE, MRI and Multi Array, while keeping the work compliant and to a high standard.

The role

• Location: Melbourne
• Eligibility: Australian citizens only. Please apply only if you meet this requirement.

What you'll do

• Manage trust account transactions daily using JDE, MRI and Multi Array
• Process trust receipts, payments and transfers
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliation reports for Licensee approval
• Maintain monthly KPI trackers
• Manage the annual trust account audits, including liaison with auditors, regulators and C&W management
• Ensure compliance with internal control structures, and that the work produced is of a high-quality standard
• Complete regulatory compliance reporting
• Take part in other ad hoc activities and projects

About you

• 3+ years' experience in a similar role
• Detailed knowledge and experience of the regulatory compliance requirements for Property Agents and Trust Accounts
• Experience with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and financial reporting
• Business partnering experience from working with business and support teams (beneficial)
• Experience dealing with outsourced providers and managing their performance (highly desirable)
• Experience in procedure and process ownership, change and continuous improvement (highly desirable)

Qualifications and technical skills

• Tertiary finance qualification
• Knowledge of the regulatory requirements for Property Agents and Trust Accounts
• Strong IT skills
• High proficiency in MS Excel
• Exposure to JDE and Blackline (preferred)

Personal characteristics

• Excellent attention to detail
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage stakeholders to achieve goals
• Ability to understand systems and data issues
• Ability to prioritise work within tight deadlines
• Ability to improve business processes to increase productivity
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team, including virtual or remote teams

As an equal opportunity employer, Cushman & Wakefield encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates to apply. Cushman & Wakefield promotes safety at all times.