Trust Accountant, Funds

The GPT Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Generous leave options

Market-leading parental leave benefits

Job summary

A major property management firm in Sydney is seeking a Trust Accountant for their Group Finance team. This role involves handling day-to-day accounting for key funds and requires a detail-oriented professional with a Bachelor of Commerce and CA/CPA qualifications. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a supportive environment that values flexibility, innovation, and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in professional services or an accounting-related role.
• Comfortable preparing financial statements, tax returns, and reconciliations.
• Property or funds management experience is valued but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations and accrual journals.
• Review trial balances and calculate quarterly management fees.
• Prepare statutory financial statements, tax returns, and BAS workings.

Skills

Detail-oriented accounting

Communication skills

Understanding of accounting standards (IFRS)

Education

Bachelor of Commerce or equivalent

CA/CPA qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office programs

SAP

HFM

Job description

Overview

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The GPT Group is one of Australia’s largest property groups, managing $35 billion worth of assets across the country. We shape leading experiences across office, retail, logistics and student accommodation, with a focus on wellbeing, flexibility and opportunity for our people.

The role

We are seeking a Trust Accountant to join our Group Finance (Funds) team. In this role, you will be responsible for the day-to-day accounting and tax compliance for the GPT Wholesale Shopping Centre Fund (GWSCF) and the GPT Wholesale Office Fund (GWOF). You will also play a key role in statutory financial reporting, liaising with auditors and supporting ad hoc projects. This is a great opportunity for a highly motivated accounting professional to contribute to the success of high-quality retail and office portfolios.

What you will be doing

• Preparing monthly balance sheet reconciliations and accrual journals
• Reviewing trial balances and calculating quarterly management fees
• Overseeing related party payments and quarterly distribution calculations
• Preparing statutory financial statements, tax returns, and BAS workings
• Supporting half-year and year-end reporting (31 Dec & 30 Jun)
• Raising purchase orders and managing service receipting for head trust expenses
• Liaising with external auditors and responding to queries
• Contributing to special projects and ad hoc reporting

What makes you stand out

You are a detail-oriented accounting professional with a Bachelor of Commerce (or equivalent) and a CA/CPA qualification. With experience in professional services or an accounting-related role, you bring a solid understanding of accounting standards (IFRS) and are confident preparing financial statements, tax returns and reconciliations.

Your strong written and verbal communication skills allow you to build effective relationships across finance, auditors and other stakeholders.

You are comfortable working with Microsoft Office programs and while experience with SAP or HFM would be an advantage, it is not essential.

Property or funds management experience is valued but not required – what matters most is your ability to apply your skills with accuracy, attention to detail and a mindset geared towards continuous improvement.

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 5th in the 2025 Gender Equality Global Report released by Equileap.
• Placed 1st of real estate investment trusts in the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment 2025 Yearbook.
• 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).

We welcome applications from First Nations candidates, LGBTQIA+ community members, people living with disability and people of diverse ages, cultures and backgrounds.

How to apply

If this role sounds like you, we want to hear from you. Click on “Apply” to submit your application and Thea from the Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch.