At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage daily trust operations and support the Finance team in a collaborative environment.
- Company: Join Dentons, the world's largest law firm with a global presence.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, generous leave options, and health programs.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with opportunities for pro-bono legal work.
- Why this job: Make an impact in a rewarding role while developing your finance skills.
- Qualifications: 2-5 years experience as a Trust Clerk and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 $ per year.
Location: Melbourne, VIC, AU; Sydney, NSW, AU
About Dentons
Dentons is the world’s largest law firm. We’re 20,000+ people globally across 80+ countries including USA, Europe, India and Asia. We are a global polycentric firm which is expanding rapidly in an increasingly globalised legal industry. Dentons now consistently ranks as one of the five best regarded legal brands in the world according to the Acritas Global Elite Law Firm Brand Index.
About the Role
We are seeking a proactive Trust Accounts Clerk to join our national Trust Accounting team, with a focus on managing the daily trust operations for our Melbourne Trust accounts. This is a rewarding and autonomous role where you’ll provide day-to-day support to the business, working closely with a collaborative Finance team and liaising with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure trust processes run smoothly.
Key Responsibilities
- Daily reconciliation of the firm’s Trust bank accounts and client settlement funds received
- Daily processing of Trust receipts, Trust statements, payments and PEXA settlements
- Process Trust journals and Trust to Office payments as required
- Preparation of monthly bank reconciliations and end-of-month reports
- Ensure Trust record keeping complies with all relevant jurisdiction regulations
- Attend to trust queries from internal staff and external network of banks and clients
- Assist the annual audit with external auditors in relation to Trust operations
- Process Landgate and SAILIS payments as required
- Provide back-up support for the Sydney Accounts Clerk (Trust receipts, PEXA and payments)
About You
- 2–5 years’ experience as a Trust Clerk in a professional services environment
- Knowledge of trust account processing requirements as applied to law firms
- Familiarity with a legal practice management system such as Elite 3e
- Competent Excel and Word skills
- Knowledge and experience working within in-house finance teams at a transactional level
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with strong numeracy skills
- Ability to work independently and prioritise tasks
Why Dentons
- Equitable salary packaging, incentive pay and rewards
- Salary continuous insurance (for permanent employees or employees on a 6 month or more maximum term contract basis)
- Salary sacrificing and novated leases
- 5 days Bonus Leave per year after 12 months of service
- Additional leave options
- Equal family leave for all genders (including kinship groups)
- Floating public holidays for days of cultural significance
- Offices designed for collaboration on Gadigal, Naarm, Yuggera, Kaurna and Whadjuk land
- Generous health and wellbeing programs
- Agile and flexible working for all
- Social and diversity networks providing year-round events
- Opportunities to undertake pro-bono legal work
Diversity, Equality & Inclusion
Embedded in our people is a passion to help others through the delivery of justice. It is through this that our commitment to inclusion, equity, and reconciliation has evolved. We are proud to say that by design, we have no single headquarters or dominant national culture, this means the unique perspectives, experiences, and identities of our people come together globally under one purpose to create an inclusive and accessible environment where anyone can thrive.
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Dentons is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and inclusive work environment that fosters professional growth and collaboration. With a commitment to diversity and employee well-being, the firm provides generous benefits such as equitable salary packaging, flexible working arrangements, and opportunities for pro-bono legal work, making it an ideal place for junior lawyers looking to advance their careers in a supportive setting. Located in Sydney and other major Australian cities, Dentons encourages a culture of authenticity and purpose, ensuring that every team member can thrive while contributing to meaningful legal services.
