Trust Account Administrator

Is your passion and expertise finance & client service?

We value great people. We’re searching for a fulltime Trust Account Administrator in our Invercargill team, Monday to Friday, 8.30am-5pm.

Our Trust Account Administrator

You will support the day-to-day operation of our client trust account, processing financial transactions and settlements related to legal transactions, ensuring accuracy, compliance and efficiency throughout. You’ll be detail-orientated with a passion for financial admin and client service. Work in a tight-knit collaborative team of two, reporting to the CEO.

Your key responsibilities include

• Process client trust account transactions such as receipts, payments, and transfers
• Process daily bank statements and conduct regular reconciliations
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records and archive bank documents
• Act as a liaison between clients, banks, and internal teams to ensure smooth transaction flow
• Contribute to process improvements, support operational efficiency and wider head office tasks as required e.g. Business Accounts.

Prior finance work experience, and a positive attitude, is crucial. Qualifications or experience in legal industry preferred, but not essential.

As our ideal teammate, you’ll

• Love working with numbers, experienced in trust accounting, legal finance, or accounts administration
• Extremely high attention to detail, be process focused, accurate & efficient
• A first-class communicator, engaging with both clients and colleagues
• An adaptable team player, highly motivated, happy to assist others
• Confident working solo with minimal supervision, and within a team
• Highly organized multi-tasker, prioritise effectively, anticipate needs working to deadlines
• Confident using digital office systems and software e.g. Microsoft office suite, financial software
• Be curious, assist in the continuous development of our systems and processes

What we can offer you

• An experienced, passionate, welcoming local team
• Regular initiatives from our Wellbeing Committee
• A lively social calendar, morning teas, & events from our Social Committee 
• Community involvement, paid Volunteer Leave, & fundraising events
• Paid Birthday Leave, Long Service Leave, work-life balance with no weekends
• Benefits including discounted Legal work, staff banking package, professional development
• Commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where people feel valued & supported

Want to develop your career with people passionate about providing exceptional service? We would love to hear from you ASAP. 

N.B. You must have the legal right to live and work in NZ with no restrictions. For this role, we are not accepting applications that require sponsorship.

Apply Now:

• Apply via SEEK now with CV and Cover Letter. Applications considered as they arrive.

For queries or a confidential chat contact: Meg Watt, People & Capability Manager P: 027 226 9621 or E: megan.watt@awslegal.co.nz