Trust Accounts Administrator

Staffroom Ltd; Bay of Plenty; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite parking

Birthday leave

Employee benefits

Competitive pay

Job summary

Staffroom Ltd in New Zealand's Bay of Plenty seeks a proactive Trust Account Administrator to keep our client accounts accurate and compliant. You will process trust transactions, reconcile accounts, and support the wider Accounts team in month-end tasks.

We value integrity, discretion, and a collaborative mindset. Proficiency with MS Office is essential, and prior experience in trust accounting is advantageous. This is a full-time, on-site role with onsite parking and employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a finance related role (trust account an advantage).
• High accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritise your workload and pivot to changing demands.
• A level head, displays sound judgement and common sense.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; Excel, Word, Teams, Outlook.
• Working with discretion and confidentiality.
• A team player with a sense of humour who enjoys camaraderie.

Responsibilities

• Processing trust transaction requests
• Reconciling and balancing the trust account
• Assisting with month end processes and reconciliations
• Processing accrued interest and calculation of commission and withholding tax
• Filing of withholding tax returns
• Management of financial databases
• Assistance with preparation of annual client statements
• Providing Authors with reports on clients trust account balances
• Assisting with Accounts Receivable statements
• Allocation of disbursements to client files
• Monitor relevant inboxes and action email queries

Skills

Attention to detail

Prioritisation

Integrity

Discretion

Team player

Confidence & judgement

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

We are currently seeking a proactive, detail focussed Trust Account Administrator to keep things running smoothly behind the scenes. Alongside other Trust Account Administrators you will be processing trust transactions, reconciling accounts, responding to queries and supporting the wider Accounts team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Processing trust transaction requests
• Reconciling and balancing the trust account
• Assisting with month end processes and reconciliations
• Processing accrued interest and calculation of commission and withholding tax
• Filing of withholding tax returns
• Management of financial databases
• Assistance with preparation of annual client statements
• Providing Authors with reports on clients trust account balances
• Assisting with Accounts Receivable statements
• Allocation of disbursements to client files
• Monitor relevant inboxes and action email queries

About You

You are someone who works with integrity and are proud of your work. You can adapt easily into different environments and value your team. Showing initiative and maintaining a helpful attitude are part of your daily approach to the workplace.

Key requirements include:

• Previous experience in a finance related role (trust account an advantage)
• High accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to prioritise your workload and pivot to changing demands
• A level head, displays sound judgement and common sense
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; Excel, Word, Teams, Outlook
• Working with discretion and confidentiality
• A team player with a sense of humour who enjoys camaraderie

On Offer:

• Supportive, friendly and caring team environment
• Modern, designer purpose built CBD offices
• Opportunity to learn, grow and develop new skills
• Free Onsite Parking and birthday leave
• Various Employee benefits and discounts
• Competitive remuneration package based on experience
• Full time position, office based with job certainty