Trust Accountant (6-Month FTC): Reporting & Compliance

The GPT Group; Sydney; Hybrid; 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

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