Trust Accountant (Open to Accounts Payable Experience)
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Job Summary
Trust Accountant (Open to Accounts Payable Experience)
Join Us & Help Shape Trust Accounting in a High-Growth People-First Business
Are you a detail-driven finance professional who takes pride in accuracy loves a well-reconciled account and enjoys working in a fast-paced collaborative team Ready to bring your trust accounting expertise to a business where culture and innovation are at the core
At HPX Group were not just building a professional services firm - were building something different.
As one of Australias fastest-growing businesses we believe delivering a great People Experience (Px) leads to a better Client Experience (Cx). That means we put culture first and weve built everything from our systems to our leadership around this philosophy.
Were now looking for a motivated Trust Accountant to join our Finance Team and play a key role in managing trust operations for Hamilton Locke.
What Youll Do
This is a hands-on role with variety and responsibility working closely with our offshore accounting support internal finance team and partners across the business to ensure our trust accounting processes run smoothly and meet compliance requirements.
Trust Accounting 95% of your role
Manage and oversee day-to-day trust account operations - receipting payments reconciliations
Prepare trust reports manage annual trust audits and lodge statutory returns
Process trust deposit forms and payment requisitions
Monitor and manage the trust inbox responding to internal and external queries
Liaise with auditors banks and stakeholders on trust account matters
Work with offshore accounting support on reconciliations and quarterly statutory deposit calculations
Bank liaison on trust banking queries
Ensure compliance with trust accounting regulations across multiple jurisdictions
Accounting Admin 5% of your role
Process internal bank transfers and manage corporate credit card administration
Assist with reviewing weekly payment runs
What Were Looking For
Youre more than just numbers - youre someone who thrives on accuracy enjoys problem-solving and can balance the technical side of trust accounting with clear communication and teamwork.
2 years experience in a trust accounting role (ideally in a law firm) OR solid experience as an Accounts Payable Officer within professional experience looking to take a step up.
Experience with online banking platforms and payment processing
Strong attention to detail and process-driven mindset
Excellent time management skills calm under pressure and deadline-focused
Confident communicator able to liaise with clients partners and lawyers
Intermediate Excel skills and general tech-savviness
Adaptable positive and comfortable working in a high-growth environment
Why Join Hamilton Locke
We dont just talk about culture - we live and breathe it. Youll be part of a people-first team where collaboration trust and growth matter.
Be part of a high-growth business where your impact matters
Help shape smarter trust accounting processes and contribute to exciting projects
Learning opportunities professional development and mentoring in a business that invests in its people
Da Vinci - get an extra week of leave each year by doing something out of your comfort zone
Enjoy a day off on your birthday
Flexibility to work from home 23 days per week
Access to Perkbox get discounts on everything from groceries to your next holiday
Fun team events Adventure Club trips retreats learning days and more
Ready to Apply
If this sounds like the opportunity youve been waiting for click Apply or reach out to our Talent Team - wed love to hear from you.
Accessibility & Inclusion
At HPX Group we celebrate the unique backgrounds and experiences of our people. We welcome applications from all walks of life and are committed to creating a recruitment process thats inclusive and accessible.
Need adjustments or support to complete your application Reach out to us at - were here to help.
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Key Skills
- Account Payable
- Invoicing
- Accounts Receivable
- Accounts Reconciliation
- Data Entry
- Compliance
- Vendor Management
- Journal Entries
- General Ledger Accounting
- Microsoft Excel
- Expense Reports
- QuickBooks Software
- Reconciling
- ACCA
- Bookkeeping
