Trust Accountant

Gough Recruitment AU · Perth CBD & Inner Suburbs WA · Full time
Posted 16d ago

Trust Accountant

Gough Recruitment AU
~$90k(Estimated)
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KEY POINTS WE FOUND
  • Manage sales trust accounting and Vendor Paid Advertising (VPA) accounts, including deposits, settlements, disbursements and daily reconciliations.
  • Maintain accurate records and ensure trust accounting compliance while meeting daily deadlines.
  • Work with sales, administration and finance teams as part of a supportive team, with flexible full-time or part-time hours across five days.

  • $90K + super | 12-month maternity cover
  • Flexible full-time or part-time hours across 5 days
  • 1 day WFH | West Leederville location | supportive team

The Role in a Nutshell

An excellent opportunity has become available for an experienced Real Estate Trust Accountant to join a well-established and highly regarded real estate group based in West Leederville.

This is a 12-month maternity leave contract, offering a salary of $90,000 + super (pro rata for part-time), flexible working hours and one day working from home.

Whether you're looking for full-time hours or something that works around school commitments, our client is happy to consider the right arrangement. The only requirement is availability across five days per week to ensure daily trust accounting obligations are met.

You'll be joining an established team and working alongside an experienced Trust Accountant who will provide support and a thorough handover.

Why You'll Want It

  • $90,000 + superannuation (pro rata for part-time)
  • Flexible full-time or part-time hours across five days
  • One day working from home each week
  • West Leederville office location
  • Established national real estate group
  • Support and training from an experienced Trust Accountant
  • Friendly, collaborative team with a great office culture
  • 12-month contract with potential for ongoing opportunities

What You'll Be Doing

  • Managing sales trust accounting and Vendor Paid Advertising (VPA) accounts
  • Processing deposits, settlements and disbursements
  • Completing daily trust account reconciliations
  • Managing trust receipts, payments and associated transactions
  • Maintaining accurate trust accounting records and ensuring compliance
  • Liaising with sales agents, administration and finance teams
  • Supporting the smooth day-to-day operation of the sales trust accounts

Who We're Looking For

  • Previous real estate trust accounting experience is essential
  • Experience with sales trust accounts and VPA highly regarded
  • Strong understanding of trust accounting compliance and reconciliations
  • Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
  • Confident managing deadlines and working independently
  • A proactive, reliable and professional approach
  • Someone who enjoys being part of a supportive team

If you're an experienced Trust Accountant looking for flexibility without compromising on the role or the salary, I'd love to hear from you.

To Apply
Click APPLY NOW or contact Chelsea Lansdown at GOUGH Recruitment for a confidential discussion.

0473 661 693
clansdown@goughrecruitment.com.au
All applications will be treated in strict confidence.

Consultant

clansdown@goughrecruitment.com.au

Reference number: 4089814
Profession:Real EstateTRUST ACCOUNTANT

Company: Gough Recruitment AU
Date posted: 30th Oct, 2026

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Skills

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Attention to detailDeadline managementDeposit processingDisbursement processingExcellent communication skillsIndependent workingOrganisationReal estate trust accountingSales trust accountsSettlement processingTeamworkTrust account reconciliationTrust accounting complianceTrust accounting records managementVendor paid advertising accounts

Perks & benefits

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Flexible working hoursOne day working from home each weekPotential for ongoing opportunitiesSupport and training from an experienced trust accountantSupportive team

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