Trust Account Assistant

Tompkins Wake; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

modern workplace

positive team culture

flexible working arrangements

the opportunity to build your career

Job summary

Tompkins Wake in Hamilton is seeking a detail‑oriented Trust Account Assistant to support daily trust account operations and reporting. You’ll work with the Finance team to ensure accuracy, compliance and timely processing of client transactions.

The role offers a collaborative, supportive environment with on‑the‑job learning and opportunities to grow within a leading New Zealand law firm.

Qualifications

• NZ-based experience in accounts or administration.
• Strong attention to detail and good organisational skills.
• Willingness to learn and take on new responsibilities.
• Confidence using Excel and picking up new systems.

Responsibilities

• Processing trust account transactions, client payments and receipting.
• Assisting with residential and commercial property settlements.
• Supporting trust account administration, including IBDs, dormant balances, RWT certificates and interest calculations.
• Assisting with billing, reporting and compliance activities.
• Providing general support across the wider Finance team as needed.

Job description

Trust Account Assistant

Fulltime - Permanent - Hamilton

Join a respected, award-winning law firm and become part of a supportive team where you'll gain valuable experience, develop your skills and make a real contribution.

We're looking for a motivated and detail oriented Trust Account Assistant to support the day-to-day operations of our trust account. Reporting to the Trust Account Team Lead, you'll work alongside experienced colleagues who will support you as you learn and grow in the role.

About the Role

This is a varied role where accuracy, organisation and teamwork are key. Your responsibilities will include:

• Processing trust account transactions, client payments and receipting.
• Assisting with residential and commercial property settlements.
• Supporting trust account administration, including IBDs, dormant balances, RWT certificates and interest calculations.
• Assisting with billing, reporting and compliance activities.
• Providing general support across the wider Finance team as needed.

About You

You'll be organised, reliable and enjoy working with numbers. We're looking for someone who has some experience in accounts or administration and is keen to develop their skills further.

Ideally, you'll bring:

• NZ based experience in accounts, finance or a similar administrative role.
• Strong attention to detail and good organisational skills.
• A willingness to learn and take on new responsibilities.
• Confidence using Excel and picking up new systems.
• A positive, collaborative attitude and commitment to great service.

NZ based experience in trust accounting, legal or professional services would be an advantage. We’re equally interested in someone with a great attitude, a good foundation in accounts and a willingness to learn.

Why Tompkins Wake?

At Tompkins Wake, we believe great people do their best work when they’re trusted, supported and given opportunities to grow.

You'll join a friendly, collaborative Finance team where your contribution is valued and your development is encouraged.

• modern workplace
• positive team culture
• flexible working arrangements
• the opportunity to build your career within a leading New Zealand law firm

Applications close Monday, 2 November 2026.