Assistant Trust Accountant

at  Perpetual Limited

• More time off for the things that matter - Up to 6 weeks’ leave
• Work where we work best - Hybrid office/work-from-home environment
• Work with global institutional investors and clients
  Our corporate trust business is a leading provider of fiduciary and digital solutions to the banking and financial services industry in Australia and Singapore. It administers securitisation portfolios, investment and debt structures to protect the interests of our clients’ investors. Corporate trust supports clients locally and overseas with a unique offering through five key service offerings: Debt Market Services; Managed Fund Services; Perpetual Asia, headquartered in Singapore; Perpetual Digital, and Laminar Capital.
  Following the completion of a comprehensive Strategic Review in May 2024, it was announced that Perpetual Limited will become a standalone Asset Management business and has entered into an agreement with an affiliate of Kohlberg Kravis Roberts (KKR) who will acquire the Corporate Trust and Wealth Management businesses.
  About the role

You will assist the Perpetual Corporate Trust Accounting team in providing accurate and timely accounting services to managers of securitisation trusts, and managed investment trusts (MITs). Some key responsibilities include.

• Preparing periodic management accounts for a portfolio of clients.
• Preparing audited annual financial statements (Special Purpose and General Purpose Tier-2).
• Coordinating audit of the financial statements and ensure timely

completion of audit.

• Coordinating preparation and lodgment of income tax return and

annual tax reports including AIIR and PAYGW with tax agent.

• Preparing budgets and liquidity forecasts.
• Preparing payment directions.
• Preparing Business Activity Statements (BAS) and Instalment Activity Statements (IAS).
• Preparing distribution and withholding tax calculations for MITs and some securitisation trusts.
• Liaising with key internal stakeholders including Trustee, Trust Manager and Investment Manager for the delivery of services under the relevant accounting engagements

About you

• Degree qualified (accounting/economics/finance degree majoring in accounting)
• Qualified or working towards being qualified CA / CPA
• Registered as a BAS / Tax Agent would be an advantage
• 1-2 years’ experience in a chartered accounting firm
• Understanding of tax legislation for trusts in Australia (desirable)
• Working knowledge of managed funds and securitisation would be an advantage
• Auditing experience would be an advantage

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.
• Access to LinkedIn learning, study support and commitment to supporting professional development.

Diversity and inclusion

• WGEA Employer of Choice for gender equality since 2018.
• 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.

• Preparing periodic management accounts for a portfolio of clients.
• Preparing audited annual financial statements (Special Purpose and General Purpose Tier-2).
• Coordinating audit of the financial statements and ensure timel