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 equitable salary packaging, bonus leave, and flexible working options.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team committed to inclusion and social justice.
- Why this job: Make an impact in a rewarding role while developing your career in a dynamic legal environment.
- Qualifications: 2-5 years of experience as a Trust Clerk and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 $ per year.
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.
Dentons has no single headquarters.
Our strength comes from a shared purpose, allowing you the opportunity to partner with collaborative colleagues across all of our Australian offices.
We welcome applications from candidates based in Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth.
Key Responsibilities
- Daily reconciliation of the firm’s Trust bank accounts andclient 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
Dentons Australia offers a wide range of incentives aimed at embracing your authenticity, providing purpose, and strengthening your ongoing development.
We offer
- 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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Accounts Clerk in Sydney employer: Dentons
Dentons is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and collaborative work environment in Adelaide, where you can engage with high-profile clients and landmark projects. With a strong commitment to employee growth, the firm provides extensive learning opportunities, equitable salary packaging, and a range of benefits that promote work-life balance and inclusivity. Join a team that values your authenticity and supports your career progression within a globally recognised legal brand.
