Trust Specialist

Agrifutures; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working model

Outstanding employee benefits and Well

Wellbeing initiatives

Career development and growth

Job summary

Agrifutures is seeking an experienced Trust Specialist to join on an 18-month fixed-term contract in Sydney. The role focuses on managing trust account operations, ensuring compliant fund movements and supporting billing, collections, and cash flow activities.

You will work within a collaborative team, applying trust accounting knowledge and a proactive, solutions-focused approach to improve processes and drive efficiency.

Qualifications

• Experience in trust accounting within a law firm or professional services.
• Strong knowledge of trust accounting principles and compliance requirements.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing trust account transactions and client fund movements.
• Ensuring compliance with trust accounting regulations and internal controls.
• Processing billings, receipts and collections accurately and efficiently.
• Supporting working capital objectives and cash collection targets.
• Investigating and resolving trust account queries.
• Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders and providing exceptional service.
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes and drive operational efficiency.

Skills

Trust accounting

Compliance knowledge

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

About the role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Trust Specialist to join a market-leading professional services organisation on an 18 month fixed term contract.

Working within a collaborative team, you'll take ownership of trust account operations, ensuring the accurate and compliant movement of client funds while supporting broader billing, collections and cashflow activities. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected organisation known for its people-first culture, career development opportunities and flexible working environment.

The Role Key responsibilities include:

• Managing trust account transactions and client fund movements.


• Ensuring compliance with trust accounting regulations and internal controls.


• Processing billings, receipts and collections accurately and efficiently.


• Supporting working capital objectives and cash collection targets.


• Investigating and resolving trust account queries.


• Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders and providing exceptional service.


• Identifying opportunities to improve processes and drive operational efficiency.

About You You will bring:

• Previous trust accounting experience within a law firm or professional services environment.


• Strong knowledge of trust accounting principles and compliance requirements.


• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.


• The ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.


• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.


• A proactive, solutions-focused approach and a genuine team mindset.

What's on Offer

• Flexible hybrid working model.


• Supportive, collaborative and high-performing culture.


• Outstanding employee benefits and wellbeing initiatives.


• Genuine opportunities for professional development and career growth.


• Modern offices and a team that values flexibility, inclusion and work-life balance.

If you're an experienced Trust Accounts professional looking to join a respected organisation where your expertise will be valued, we would welcome a confidential discussion.