Senior Trust Accounts Officer - Finance - Perth

Drive high‑volume trust account operations in the fast‑paced finance team of Australia’s largest legal partnership, where precision, compliance, and impact are at the core of every transaction

Perth applicants are welcomed to join our genuinely integrated national finance team

Flexible 4:1 work arrangements and generous leave policies

About us HWLE is not your typical law firm. Our rapid rise to become the largest legal partnership in Australia shows that in our case, the differences are real. We deliver first class legal advice to our government and commercial clients in every state and territory across Australia. Firm wide, we have over 270 Partners and 1700 people.

The opportunity We are looking for an experienced Senior Trusts Accounts Officer to join our National Finance team. You will support the National Accounts Supervisor by leading day‑to‑day workflow allocation, mentoring and training junior staff, resolving complex trust matters, and ensuring high‑quality service delivery to partners and legal teams.

You’ll be busy with

Leadership & Oversight

– Direct workflow, mentor team members, and resolve complex issues across trust operations

Transaction Governance

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Review , approve, and oversee trust receipts, transfers, payments, PEXA settlements, and controlled money transactions in line with LPUL and firm policies

Complex Case Management

– Handle multi‑party settlements, cross‑jurisdictional trust requirements, and large‑scale client transactions with precision and compliance

Financial Integrity

– Ensure accurate trust‑to‑office transfers, reconciliations, and statutory record management

Audit & Reporting

– Lead trust account audits, prepare periodic reports, and manage lodgements to meet regulatory obligations

Stakeholder Engagement

– Act as a trusted advisor to partners, practice groups, and corporate services, providing clear communication and guidance on trust processes

Capability Building

– Train staff on trust accounting systems and processes, embedding best practice across the wider firm

To succeed in this role, ideally you’ll have

4 + years' experience, preferably within a law firm environment and familiarity with trust accounts

knowledge of Australian trust accounting regulations (LPUL, state law society rules)

demonstrated experience overseeing workflow or supervising a finance/trust team

strong reconciliation and analytical skills with high attention to detail

experience managing complex trust transactions and settlements

excellent accuracy with processing volume

strong time management, attention to detail, and organisational skills

experience with our practice management system (Aderant) is advantageous, strong Excel skills, plus intermediate skills in Microsoft Office

experience in national multi‑office trust account operations desirable

exposure to trust account audits and regulatory reporting across multiple jurisdictions desirable

experience with PEXA settlements and controlled money management

What we offer

Unrivalled career pathways:

Our 180‑day career forecasting sessions provide the platform to fast‑track your progression.

Location:

Our cutting‑edge office is conveniently located in the heart of the Peth CBD amidst a fast‑pace, high‑networking legal community.

Culture:

Be part of a firm renowned for its friendly and down‑to‑earth culture.

Impact:

Join a firm consistently ranked at the forefront of the Australian legal market, where your work is recognised nationally.

How to apply To apply, please submit your CV via the 'Apply' function. Applicants must have full working rights in Australia to apply. HWLE also strongly encourages applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.

HWLE strives to create an inclusive environment where our people want and feel comfortable to bring their entire selves to work. Varied perspectives contribute to our collective success so whatever your background, we’d love to hear from you and encourage you to apply. If you have reasonable accessibility requirements that will enable you to participate equitably in our recruitment process, please reach out to Gabrielle Saunders for a confidential discussion.

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