Trust Accounting Officer

Brisbane - Australia

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 11 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Role

McInnes Wilson (MCW) has a strong reputation in the legal industry as a leader in commercial insurance private clients and plaintiff personal injury legal services. Having celebrated our 50-year milestone in 2025 it couldnt be a more exciting time to join us. MCW is looking to appoint a Trust Accounting Officer to work within our Finance team and be a key player at the heart of our operations.

Based at our national head office a stones throw from the bustling Riverside precinct you will play a pivotal role within our corporate services function. You will be responsible for assisting with all transactions associated with the firms trust account and ensuring compliance across all trust accounting obligations.

You will have wonderful exposure to a broad finance function hands-on support and career development with guidance from our Trust Accounting Manager Finance Manager and CFO as well as direct collaboration with the broader team.

Responsibilities

Maintain all trust accounting records to the highest standard and ensuring all issues are dealt with promptly and appropriately including:

Trust to office transfers
Trust to trust transfers
Bank reconciliation
Dormant balances
Unclaimed monies
Client refunds/overpayments and unpresented payments
Unpresented trust payments
Trust payments
Trust receipting

Undertake all daily weekly and monthly processes and reconciliations in relation to the firms documented trust processes
Update the firms documented trust accounts processes as required
Support Trust Accounting Manager with trust account auditor requirements to achieve satisfactory completion of trust account audits
Opening closing and reconciliation of the investment accounts
Maintain a knowledge of trust accounting regulations in the relevant jurisdictions

Requirements

We welcome applications from candidates wanting to take the next step with their career and step into a Trust Accounting Officer role as well as candidates who have direct prior experience.

Ideally 3 years of trust accounting experience within a legal/professional services environment
Proficient in Microsoft computer tools (specially Microsoft Excel)
Experience with financial/legal practice management systems
Have proven experience working both individually and as part of a team
Have strong strategic thinking analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong time management and organisational skills.

About McInnes Wilson Lawyers

We are a full-service firm with 61 principals providing high quality legal advisory services across Australia. We are proud of the values we uphold and the culture of our firm and know there is more to life than work billables or awards. We believe in our people and trust them with our brand.

When joining McInnes Wilson Lawyers you will be joining a firm that truly values people. Our progressive and inclusive policies have also earned us recognition by Lawyers Weekly Queensland Law Society and HRD to name a few.

Our range of employee benefits are designed to be inclusive of all employees and currently include:

Progressive paid parental leave policy with no qualifying period pre-natal leave parent & care givers platform partner leave and return to work bonuses
Access to our firmwide personalised Salary Continuance Insurance Policy
Flexible working arrangements
Reward and recognition program including tenure awards annual staff awards and promotion ceremonies
Further education support and professional development program including a formal mentoring program
Health and wellbeing initiatives birthday leave for full-time employees firm social club and regular team functions

Please submit your application along with your resume and a cover letter explaining your interest in the position. All applicants should note that the successful candidate will be required to undergo background screening including reference checks and police checks.

Any questions regarding this role should be directed to our Talent team

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our firm. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals who represent the communities in which we live and work. We encourage people from all backgrounds to join us; we are committed to providing an equitable recruitment experience for all candidates.

If you require any changes or amendments to our recruitment process or have any questions prior to submitting your application please let us know.

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The RoleMcInnes Wilson (MCW) has a strong reputation in the legal industry as a leader in commercial insurance private clients and plaintiff personal injury legal services. Having celebrated our 50-year milestone in 2025 it couldnt be a more exciting time to join us. MCW is looking to appoint a Trus...