About the Role
We are seeking a skilled Real Estate Settlements Officer to join our team on a 12-month fixed-term contract, full-time basis.
The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the smooth and timely processing of financial transactions associated with real estate sales and settlements.
You will work closely with our branch staff, helping to manage trust accounts, reconcile payments, and maintain compliance with industry and company procedures.
Responsibilities:
* Open, manage, and reconcile client trust and agent commission accounts for property listings and settlements.
* Complete data entry to record sale advices for all branch locations across Australia.
* Reconcile sales trust bank accounts on a daily basis.
* Liaise with branch teams to resolve documentation issues and ensure adherence to procedures.
* Contribute to audit preparation, process improvement, and the promotion of best practices.
Requirements:
* Minimum 2 years' experience in a finance or accounting environment, ideally within real estate or trust accounting.
* Strong understanding of general accounting procedures; Certificate IV in Accounting (or similar) desirable.
* Confident with Microsoft Excel and Outlook; high attention to detail in data entry and reconciliation tasks.
* Experience with bank account reconciliations and preparing journal entries.
* Ability to prioritise workload and meet tight deadlines while maintaining accuracy.
* Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a proactive approach to problem-solving.