Trust Accountant

The GPT Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Parental leave benefits

Learning & Development

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

The GPT Group in Sydney is seeking a motivated Trust Accountant on a 6-month Fixed Term Contract to support mandate accounting, reporting and tax compliance across a high-profile portfolio. Reporting to the Finance Manager, Mandates, you will manage end-to-end trust accounting and ensure accuracy and compliance with financial reporting obligations.

We’re looking for a detail-oriented professional with 2–3 years’ accounting experience, a Bachelor of Commerce or equivalent, and progress toward

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Commerce or equivalent degree.
• CA/CPA qualification underway or nearing completion.
• 2–3 years' experience in professional services or accounting.
• Solid understanding of accounting standards.
• Great communication skills, written and verbal.
• Good time management and ability to juggle priorities.
• Exposure to SAP and/or HFM is a bonus.
• Background in property or funds management is well regarded.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end trust accounting and reporting across the mandate portfolio.
• Prepare monthly head trust accrual journal entries.
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly financial information for unit pricing and investor reporting.
• Calculate quarterly management fees and quarterly distribution calculations.
• Review monthly BAS workings.
• Prepare quarterly statements of taxable income and annual tax returns.
• Manage the Mandate reporting timetable to meet deadlines.
• Raise purchase orders for head trust expenses and process service receipts.
• Respond to queries from external auditors.
• Support special projects and ad hoc reporting.

Skills

Great communication skills, both wrote

Detail-oriented

Time management

Proactive, can-do attitude

Education

Bachelor of Commerce or equivalent degree

CA/CPA qualification underway or nearing completion

Tools

SAP

HFM

Job description

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We shape leading experiences across office, retail, logistics and student accommodation.

We’re one of Australia’s largest property groups, managing $35 billion worth of assets across the country.

Our sustainable returns from investments come from focusing on what matters most to customers — a great experience and doing good. Every day, our people are driving positive impact for people, place and planet. They’re inquisitive, pioneering industry firsts and pushing new ideas to deliver exceptional outcomes.

This passion and expertise creates an employee experience that puts wellbeing, flexibility and opportunity first.

The role

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated finance professional to join our team on a 6-month Fixed Term Contract, covering a period of parental leave. As Trust Accountant, you will report directly to the Finance Manager, Mandates, and play a key role in delivering mandate accounting, reporting and tax compliance across a diverse and high-profile portfolio.

What you will be doing

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will take ownership of a broad range of accounting and reporting functions across the mandate portfolio. Working closely with the Finance Manager, you will be responsible for end-to-end trust accounting, ensuring accuracy and compliance across all financial reporting obligations. Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing and recording monthly head trust accrual journal entries
• Preparing monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Preparing monthly financial information to support unit pricing and investor reporting
• Calculating quarterly management fees and preparing quarterly distribution calculations
• Reviewing monthly BAS workings
• Preparing quarterly statements of taxable income and annual tax returns
• Preparing and monitoring the Mandate reporting timetable to ensure all deadlines are met
• Raising purchase orders for head trust expenses and processing service receipts
• Responding to queries from external auditors in a timely and professional manner
• Supporting special projects and providing ad hoc analysis and reporting as required by the business or investors

What makes you stand out

You are a driven and detail-oriented accounting professional who is eager to join a fast-paced and collaborative environment. You will have:

• A Bachelor of Commerce or equivalent degree
• CA/CPA qualification underway or nearing completion
• 2-3 years' experience in professional services and/or an accounting related role
• A solid understanding of accounting standards
• Great communication skills, both written and verbal
• A keen eye for detail and a proactive, can-do attitude
• Good time management skills and the ability to juggle competing priorities
• Exposure to SAP and/or HFM would be a bonus, but isn't essential
• A background in property and/or funds management would be well regarded, but again, not essential

What makes us stand out

• Enjoy flexible working arrangements and generous leave options.
• Experience market-leading parental leave benefits including 22 weeks paid leave for either carer and childcare allowance once you return to work.
• Embrace diverse and challenging career opportunities, supported by our dedicated Learning & Development Team committed to your growth.
• Engage in comprehensive Wellbeing programs and benefit from market-leading policies and support tailored to diverse needs.
• Be recognised by peers through nomination awards and take part in our generous Employee Referral Program.

We know the power of a great experience

• Ranked 4th in the 2024 Gender Equality Global Report released by Equileap.
• Achieved number 2 real estate company in S&P Global Sustainability Assessment.
• Earned a gold ranking in Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) for LGBTQIA+ inclusion.
• Awarded our fifth consecutive Employer of Choice for Gender Equality citation from the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) in 2023-2025.
• Committed to our second Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP).

GPT offers an inclusive workplace culture and embraces people with diverse perspectives, skills and backgrounds. We welcome applications from First Nations candidates, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, people living with disability and people of diverse ages, cultures and backgrounds.