Trust Specialist

Allens Corporate Services; Australia; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements

Health and travel insurance

Fully subsidised gym memberships

Annual leave flexibility (buy more)

Job summary

Allens Corporate Services seeks a Trust Specialist to securely manage the transfer of funds into and out of the firm’s Trust Account, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation. You’ll support working capital through timely billings, receipting and collections, driving monthly KPI performance in a collaborative team.

The role is a full-time fixed-term contract for 18 months with hybrid working (60% in the office). We encourage flexible arrangements and discuss what works best for you in Australia.

Qualifications

• Experience managing trust accounts in a legal or professional services firm.
• Demonstrated ability to work under tight deadlines with accuracy.
• Strong client service and communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and maintain risk controls.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate transfer of funds into and out of the firm’s Trust Account to mitigate risk.
• Support management of working capital by ensuring billings, collections and receipting meet monthly KPIs.
• Process timely and accurate transactions and reconciliations.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to maintain compliance and controls across Trust funds.

Skills

Trust accounting experience

Client service

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Job description

Your role At Allens, our business teams are also specialists in their field, using their unique knowledge and expertise to solve critical client and business challenges. You'll be part of our Working Capital Team. As a Trust Specialist, you will be responsible for ensuring the accurate and compliant transfer of funds into and out of the firm's Trust Account, mitigating risk to the firm's trust account and client funds held therein. You will also support the management of the firm's working capital by ensuring billings, collections and receipting are processed efficiently and in a timely manner to meet month-to-month KPIs. You'll join a dedicated, innovative and efficient team whose success is grounded in a friendly, fun and respectful culture. This is a full-time fixed term contract for 18 months. Hybrid working (60% in the office) is how we work; however, flexibility matters at Allens, so if you are seeking hybrid working or are looking for flexibility in your work, we would be happy to discuss what arrangements would work best for you.

About you

• Previous trust accounts experience in a law firm or professional service environment;
• An ability to work collaboratively with other members of the team by displaying high standards of conduct, and supporting the overall objectives of the team;
• Excellent client service skills and professionalism by responding appropriately and promptly to all forms of communication to deliver high quality client service;
• Attention to detail, ability to work efficiently and accurately under tight deadlines;
• Strong commercial acumen
• The ability to manage competing priorities;
• and Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders

A desire to learn and grow

Our perks

• Financial: market competitive fixed remuneration, employee recruitment referral program, discounts at hundreds of suppliers including retail outlets, health and travel insurance, charity matched funding program.
• Health and wellbeing: fully subsidised gym memberships, annual flu vaccinations, skin checks, in-house snacks and catered meals, subsidised sporting and social activities, Employee Assistance Program including confidential counselling, wellbeing coaching and financial coaching for employees and their families and regular wellbeing sessions with our in-house consulting Psychologist.
• Flexibility: hybrid and flexible working arrangements to support you in your work and life commitments and passions, equipment to support working from home.
• Leave: ability to purchase additional annual leave, access to an enhanced, inclusive and flexible parental leave policy – 26 weeks paid parental leave with no minimum service for permanent employees and high quality executive coaching to support the transition.
• Recognition: team based recognition including social activities and contribution based recognition activities, and annual Allens Values Awards to nominate and recognise the incredible contributions of our people.

Allens is also proud to invest in our communities, giving you the opportunity to make a difference through our work on reconciliation, the environment and other social justice issues as well as our workplace giving and volunteering programs.

At Allens, our culture is made up of unique backgrounds and varying life experiences. We celebrate our people's differences across gender and gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, cultural backgrounds, First Nations communities, and family and caring arrangements. If you require adjustments to fully participate in our application process, please contact us at [e-mail]. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align, please express your interest by emailing us at [e-mail]. The right role for you might be just around the corner! At Allens, we’ve been building legal careers for 200 years; longer than any other firm in Australia. The impact of our people extends to almost every sphere of business, government, the judiciary and the wider legal profession. We continue to provide opportunities for people from diverse backgrounds to build outstanding careers and shape the world around them. Through our alliance with Linklaters, we work in a global network of 40 offices in 25 countries. Our size and global reach provide exceptional opportunities for career development, including both on‑the‑job learning and formal training and development opportunities. Our commitment to high performance is balanced with a focus on wellbeing, with a culture that's inclusive, supportive and collaborative. We prioritise connection and value the unique contribution of everyone at the firm. We're proud to hold some of the world's longest ongoing client relationships, stretching back more than 180 years.