Trust Accountant | Legal

CoLegal Limited; Auckland; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

KiwiSaver

Stable, well established firm

Collaborative team culture

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

CoLegal Limited, a respected Auckland-based law firm, seeks an experienced Trust Accountant to join its finance team. The role focuses on daily trust account management, accuracy, and high levels of client service in a fast-paced environment.

You will work closely with the finance and legal teams to ensure smooth operations, including reconciliations, compliance, and support for audits and broader financial administration.

Qualifications

• Experience in trust accounting within a legal environment.
• Experience in a medium-sized law firm is essential.
• Strong understanding of trust accounting requirements and procedures.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily trust account transactions including receipts, payments, transfers and settlements.
• Perform daily trust reconciliations and ensure account accuracy.
• Maintain compliance with trust accounting regulations and firm policies.
• Investigate discrepancies and resolve account-related queries.
• Support audits, reporting requirements and broader finance initiatives.

Skills

Trust accounting

Reconciliations

Compliance

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Job description

We are partnering with a respected Auckland based law firm seeking an experienced Trust Accountantto join their finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail oriented professional who enjoys working in a fast paced environment and takes pride in maintaining high levels of accuracy, compliance and client service.

Working closely with the firm's finance and legal teams, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of trust accounting functions while supporting the wider financial administration of the practice.

About the Role:

This position is responsible for the daily management of trust account transactions and related financial administration across the firm. Key responsibilities include:

• Processing trust account receipts, payments, transfers and settlements
• Completing daily trust reconciliations and ensuring account accuracy
• Maintaining compliance with trust accounting regulations and firm policies
• Investigating discrepancies and resolving account related queries
• Supporting audits, reporting requirements and wider finance team initiatives

About You:

To be successful in this role, you will bring previous trust accounting experience within a legal environment and a strong commitment to accuracy and compliance.

• Previous experience in an established general practice, specialist property or medium sized law firm is essential
• Strong understanding of trust accounting requirements and procedures
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Confidence managing competing priorities and meeting deadlines
• A professional, proactive and collaborative approach to stakeholder relationships

What's on Offer:

This is an opportunity to join a highly regarded legal practice where your expertise will be valued and your contribution will have a direct impact on the firm's operations. You'll work alongside experienced professionals in a supportive environment that offers stability, variety and the chance to further develop your legal finance career.

• Competitive remuneration package + KiwiSaver
• Stable, well established firm with a strong reputation
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Varied role with broad exposure across legal finance functions
• Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities