Sydney Ancillary Areas Contract or Temporary The Trust Accountant is primarily responsible for the preparation of the Trust accounts for all Trustee clients. Given the nature of the role it will also be required for the Trust Accountant to collaborate with other internal stakeholders. This role has responsibilities which cover the financial functions, bookkeeping and preparation of financial statements for Trustee Services. This role will be hired on an initial 12-month contract. Seeking 2-4 years’ relevant accounts experience using Xero software and prior Trust Accounting experience. Experience with Employee Share Trusts along with associated Tax and Financial Reporting would be great to have. Responsibilites: • Collation and preparation of reports for the trust account processing • End of month trust accounting and bookkeeping for clients using Xero • Reconciliation of Share Plan Trust activities • Preparation of Share Plan Trust registration with the ABR/ATO for new Trustee clients • Preparation of Special Purpose Financial Statements for Trustee clients when required • Preparation of annual client reporting packs • Preparation of Tax Returns supporting documentation for Trustee clients when required • Co-ordinating any tax compliance payments with internal Settlements team • Monitoring the Share Plan Trust and looking out for favourable outcome/interest for the client – i.e. cost/tax effective • Prepare for audits and ensuring compliance requirements are met • Prepare cash flow reports • Setting up new client files and tracking the various components of the trust onboarding processes • Managing multiple financial and tax reporting deadlines Qualifications • 2-4 years’ accounting experience – trust accounting would be advantageous • An understanding of Employee Share Trusts along with associated Tax and Financial Reporting principles would be ideal but not essential • Excellent communication skills • Experience with preparing Special Purpose Financial Statements and Tax Returns • Understanding and ability to comply with all relevant Acts & Legislations • A can-do attitude and willingness to work autonomously and as a part of a team • Good with numbers, time management and attention to detail • Ability to maintain high levels of confidentiality • Experience with Xero