Trust Accountant: Reconciliations & Compliance Pro

Hammerjack; Metro Manila; Hybrid; PHP 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance from Day 1

Onsite meals

Café bar access

Tenure incentives

WFH / hybrid options depending on role

Job summary

hammerjack is seeking a meticulous Trust Accountant to support an Australian client with day-to-day trust accounting, reconciliations, reporting, and audit documentation. You will strengthen controls to protect client funds and ensure compliant, timely records.

You’ll handle trust transactions, resolve discrepancies, and contribute to month-end and year-end close, while maintaining audit-ready documentation for external reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or related discipline.
• Experience in trust accounting, property or legal accounting.
• Experience supporting Australian businesses or clients is desirable.
• Strong bank and ledger reconciliations with discrepancy investigations.
• Understanding of Australian trust accounting principles and compliance.
• Proficiency with accounting software such as Xero/MYOB/Console Cloud/LEAP/Smokeball.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Office apps.
• High attention to detail, integrity, and time management.
• Strong written and verbal English communication.
• Ability to work independently with an Australian-based team and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Own trust transactions: receipts, payments, transfers, adjustments, and disbursements.
• Perform daily/monthly trust reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate trust ledgers and supporting records.
• Prepare audit documentation and compliance reports.
• Assist with month-end/year-end trust account processes.
• Produce regular trust account reports for authorised stakeholders.
• Investigate queries and resolve discrepancies with internal/external teams.

Skills

Bank reconciliations

Ledger reconciliations

Excel proficiency

English communication

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Xero

MYOB

Console Cloud

LEAP

Smokeball

Job description

hammerjack is seeking a meticulous Trust Accountant to support an Australian client with day-to-day trust accounting, reconciliations, reporting, and audit documentation. You will strengthen controls to protect client funds and ensure compliant, timely records.

You’ll handle trust transactions, resolve discrepancies, and contribute to month-end and year-end close, while maintaining audit-ready documentation for external reviews.