Assistant Trust Accountant – Perpetual Corporate Trust

Enjoy up to six weeks of leave plus an annual wellbeing allowance to support your health & lifestyle Modern, centrally located CBD offices with easy access to public transport A people focused organisation with a supportive & collaborative team culture Perpetual Group is an ASX-listed company (ASX:PPT) headquartered in Sydney, Australia, consisting of 11 leading brands across three distinct businesses: Asset Management, Wealth Management and Corporate Trust.   This is an exciting opportunity to join the Investment Operations Team in Managed Funds Services at Perpetual Corporate Trust, a specialist business within the Perpetual Group. In this role, you will be responsible for assisting the Perpetual Corporate Trust Accounting team in providing accurate and timely accounting services for managed investment trusts and securitisation trusts. This role offers a strong opportunity for an individual with experience in financial services and a keen interest in securitisation to become part of the team. Key Responsibilities Assist in the preparation of periodic management accounts and annual financial statements Perform account reconciliations and posting of journals Assist with calculation of Trust distributions Preparation of Business Activity Statements (BAS) returns Coordinating audit of the financial statements and ensure timely completion of audit. Coordinating preparation and lodgement of income tax return and annual tax reports including AIIR and PAYGW with tax agent. Preparing payment directions Respond to accounting enquiries from internal and external stakeholders Support the Trust Accountants on the delivery of Trust accounting services Maintaining relationships with clients Liaising with key internal stakeholders including Trustee, Trust Manager and Investment Manager for the delivery of services under the relevant accounting engagements About you We're interested in hearing from people who have: A degree in accounting, economics, or finance, with a major in accounting Currently undertaking CA or CPA accreditation At least 18 months experience working in a chartered accounting firm or Big4 environment Preferred skills and knowledge: Familiarity with Australian trust tax legislation Working knowledge of managed funds and securitisation processes Previous auditing experience Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, including advanced spreadsheet functions and data analysis, as well as hands-on experience using accounting systems such as XERO for day-to-day transactions and financial reporting We love hearing from people who are inspired o shape the future with us. If you're excited about this opportunity or about joining Perpetual Corporate Trust, we encourage you to apply. How we work Our unique culture is underpinned by our three organisational behaviours, Stretch, Own it, Make an impact which drive our approach of day-to-day interactions with colleagues and clients, the way we approach decision-making to the questions we ask and the problems we solve. Employee benefits Work from anywhere in Australia for up to one month each year An annual allowance to empower you to prioritise your personal wellbeing Study support and commitment to supporting professional development Diversity and inclusion Strong commitment to all aspects of Diversity and Inclusion through a robust 7 pillar strategy A growing number of employee-led networks who work to raise awareness and drive continued change We support over 50 First Nations Communities, helping to secure the communities' future. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People We're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated. No matter your background or circumstances, we aim to provide an environment where you can thrive. Perpetual is an ASX-listed, diversified financial services company which has been serving clients since 1886. Across our four business divisions - Perpetual Asset Management Australia, Perpetual Asset Management International, Perpetual Private and Perpetual Corporate Trust - we aim to protect and grow our clients' wealth, knowing that by doing so we can make a difference in their lives. Trust is earned, every day. We have been earning the trust of our clients for more than 130 years and pride ourselves on our long-standing client relationships - some of which span five generations. Each and every day our people bring to life our enterprise behaviours – Stretch, Own It, and Make an Impact. The Perpetual team is diverse, expert and driven by the belief that we can make a difference in the lives of our clients. We value integrity, skill and teamwork and seek to find the best in each individual. Our reward is personal and professional development and the pride that comes from doing the best for our clients. In 1885, a committee of business and professional people, including future Prime Minister, the Honourable Sir Edmund Barton, gathered in Sydney for the purpose of forming a trustee company. Perpetual Trustee Company Limited was formed on 28 September 1886 and since then has been entrusted by generations of Australians to manage, grow and protect their wealth. Through wars, recessions and financial crises, we have continually evolved to meet the challenges of constant social, technological and economic change. Our core values and financial principles have endured through time and will continue to endure.