Trust Account Officer

Permanent, full-time or part-time position. Must be available to work on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Open to school hours over 5 days. Hybrid and flexible working; WFH and from modern, open plan offices. We will provide you with WFH IT equipment plus reimbursement of up to $500 for additional equipment Reward and recognition, including competitive remuneration and career progression Learning and career development programs for all roles and levels Flexible leave options and up to 26 weeks paid parental leave Free daily breakfast, office drinks and social events Genuine commitment to health and wellbeing, pro bono and community, and diversity and inclusion across our firm Learn more about what Hall & Wilcox can offer you: bit.ly/HWbenefits About the role and team We have an opportunity for an experienced Trust Account Officer to join our national Finance team. Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will work closely with the Trust Accounting team to manage the firm’s Trust accounting processes in an efficient and effective manner, including transactions and reporting on the firm’s Trust account/s and client Controlled Monies Accounts. This is a full time or part-time opportunity (minimum of 3 days per week), and the successful candidate must be available to work on Wednesday, Thursday and Fridays. We are open to this role being located in Melbourne, Brisbane or Sydney You will be responsible for: preparation of and processing for all deposits, transfers and payments to the Trust accounts/s or the CMA; reconciliation of all transactions in the Trust account/s and CMAs; managing the daily Trust bank reconciliation; preparation of the necessary documentation for the opening and closing of any Trust account/s and CMAs; preparation of Trust account/s and CMA’s reporting on a monthly and annual basis or as otherwise required; preparation of working papers and other supporting schedules required to satisfy the Trust account/s and CMAs internal control reviews and audits; assisting with Trust audit requirements; and assisting with dormant Trust account balances. About you You will ideally have the following skills and experience: relevant tertiary qualification; 3+ years of trust accounting experience in a professional services environment; strong knowledge of Victorian Trust Account Regulations; strong customer service focus and strong attention to detail; proactive and strong problem-solving abilities; excellent organisation skills and ability to plan and prioritise; ability to work autonomously and interact in a team environment; and excellent written and verbal communication skills. About us Hall & Wilcox is a leading independent Australian law firm. We deliver outstanding legal services to corporate, public sector and private clients, both Australian-based and those offshore doing business in Australia. Our purpose is to enable our clients, our people and our communities to thrive. Hear from our people about what it’s like to work at HW: bit.ly/HWpeople Some of our recent awards and citations include: Best Australian Law Firm (>$200m revenue) at the 2025 Client Choice Awards Ranked 7th in the Lawyers Weekly Top 25 Attraction Firms for 2024 and 2025 Law Firm of the Year at the 2023 Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (EOCGE) citation holder since 2018 We are known for having a great culture that is warm and welcoming, progressive, inclusive and supportive, and that is underpinned by our enduring values - known as Hallmarks. We are also renowned for our Smarter Law approach. Smarter Law means we look beyond the status quo to think differently and find solutions. Smarter Law includes enabling technology, challenging business models, innovative pricing and creative resourcing. We are a firm of the future. We offer our people interesting and challenging work, and access to great clients. To learn more about HW visit our website. Apply now Let’s connect. Click apply to submit your application. At Hall & Wilcox, we are committed to creating and maintaining a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value unique contributions of all people. We encourage applications from candidates of all cultural backgrounds (including First Nations), age, abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities. We are also committed to supporting candidates with disability so that every candidate is offered a fair, equitable and supportive recruitment experience. If you require any adjustments or support to complete your application, or if you have any questions, please contact Kim Chalmers, Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor, ********************************* for a confidential discussion. This vacancy is being managed directly by the HW Talent Acquisition / People & Culture team. We will contact our preferred agency partners should we require any assistance. #East