Finance Assets and Funds
Temporary
Sydney, NSW
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Together, we can do great things
We shape leading experiences across office, retail, logistics and student accommodation.
We’re one of Australia’s largest property groups, managing $35 billion worth of assets across the country.
Our sustainable returns from investments come from focusing on what matters most to customers — a great experience and doing good. Every day, our people are driving positive impact for people, place and planet. They’re inquisitive, pioneering industry firsts and pushing new ideas to deliver exceptional outcomes.
This passion and expertise creates an employee experience that puts wellbeing, flexibility and opportunity first.
Come join us.
The role
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated finance professional to join our team on a 6-month Fixed Term Contract, covering a period of parental leave. As Trust Accountant, you will report directly to the Finance Manager, Mandates, and play a key role in delivering mandate accounting, reporting and tax compliance across a diverse and high-profile portfolio.
What you will be doing
Key Responsibilities:
In this role, you will take ownership of a broad range of accounting and reporting functions across the mandate portfolio. Working closely with the Finance Manager, you will be responsible for end-to-end trust accounting, ensuring accuracy and compliance across all financial reporting obligations. Key responsibilities include:
Preparing and recording monthly head trust accrual journal entries
Preparing monthly balance sheet reconciliations
Preparing monthly financial information to support unit pricing and investor reporting
Calculating quarterly management fees and preparing quarterly distribution calculations
Reviewing monthly BAS workings
Preparing quarterly statements of taxable income and annual tax returns
Preparing and monitoring the Mandate reporting timetable to ensure all deadlines are met
Raising purchase orders for head trust expenses and processing service receipts
Responding to queries from external auditors in a timely and professional manner
Supporting special projects and providing ad hoc analysis and reporting as required by the business or investors
What makes you stand out
You are a driven and detail-oriented accounting professional who is eager to join a fast-paced and collaborative environment. You will have:
A Bachelor of Commerce or equivalent degree
CA/CPA qualification underway or nearing completion
2-3 years' experience in professional services and/or an accounting related role
A solid understanding of accounting standards
Great communication skills, both written and verbal
A keen eye for detail and a proactive, can-do attitude
Good time management skills and the ability to juggle competing priorities
Exposure to SAP and/or HFM would be a bonus, but isn't essential
A background in property and/or funds management would be well regarded, but again, not essential
What makes us stand out
We value our people
Enjoy flexible working arrangements and generous leave options.
Experience market-leading parental leave benefits including 22 weeks paid leave for either carer and childcare allowance once you return to work.
Embrace diverse and challenging career opportunities, supported by our dedicated Learning & Development Team committed to your growth.
Engage in comprehensive Wellbeing programs and benefit from market-leading policies and support tailored to diverse needs.
Be recognised by peers through nomination awards and take part in our generous Employee Referral Program.
We know the power of a great experience
Ranked 4th in the 2024 Gender Equality Global Report released by Equileap.
Achieved number 2 real estate company in S&P Global Sustainability Assessment.
Earned a gold ranking in Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) for LGBTQIA+ inclusion.
Awarded our fifth consecutive Employer of Choice for Gender Equality citation from the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) in 2023-2025.
Accredited Family Inclusive Workplace™.
Committed to our second Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP).
Everyone counts
GPT offers an inclusive workplace culture and embraces people with diverse perspectives, skills and backgrounds. We welcome applications from First Nations candidates, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, people living with disability and people of diverse ages, cultures and backgrounds.
Let’s get started
If this role sounds like you, we want to hear from you. Go for it!
submit your application and Olivia from the Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch.
