Accounts Clerk

Dentons

. Manage the daily trust operations for Melbourne Trust accounts .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeMelbourne • AustraliaJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Trust Account Management, including daily operations, reconciliations, and compliance with jurisdiction regulations. Proficient in using legal practice management systems and possesses strong communication and numeracy skills.

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Trust Account ProcessingLegal Practice Management SystemExcel ProficiencyStrong Verbal CommunicationTrust Record Keeping Compliance

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Hard Skills

Trust Operations ManagementBank ReconciliationTrust Receipts ProcessingTrust Statements ProcessingPEXA SettlementsTrust Journals ProcessingEnd-of-Month ReportingLandgate PaymentsSAILIS Payments

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationNumeracy SkillsIndependent WorkTask Prioritization

Tools & Technologies

Elite 3eMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Word

Industry Keywords

Trust ClerkProfessional ServicesIn-House Finance TeamsTrust Operations Audit

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage the daily trust operations for Melbourne Trust accounts
Provide day-to-day support to the business
Work closely with the Finance team and liaise with internal stakeholders and external partners
Reconcile the firm’s Trust bank accounts and client settlement funds daily
Process Trust receipts, Trust statements, payments and PEXA settlements daily
Process Trust journals and Trust to Office payments
Prepare monthly bank reconciliations and end-of-month reports
Ensure Trust record keeping complies with relevant jurisdiction regulations
Respond to trust queries from internal staff, banks and clients
Assist external auditors with the annual Trust operations audit
Process Landgate and SAILIS payments
Provide backup support for the Sydney Accounts Clerk

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
CV, Cover Letter, and academic transcripts required for application

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Exclusive retailer discounts
Offices designed for collaboration on Gadigal, Naarm, Yuggera, Kaurna and Whadjuk land
Learning & Development opportunities
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