Join Our Team as a Trust Account Assistant

We are a team of highly skilled professionals, dedicated to delivering the highest quality legal and strategic services across New Zealand. With offices in Hamilton, Auckland, Tauranga, and Rotorua, we are committed to the growth and success of both our clients and our people.

We are currently seeking a Trust Account Assistant to join our Team in our Hamilton office. Reporting directly to the Trust Account Manager, you'll be part of a supportive team dedicated to your growth and development.

Are you bright, detail-oriented, and eager to learn? Do you have a solid understanding of accounts functions and terminology, and a desire to grow your expertise in trust accounting? If you bring a “can-do” attitude and high attention to detail, we want to hear from you! Prior experience working with a trust account is a definite advantage.

Key Responsibilities:

In this role, you will play a crucial part in ensuring the trust accounts are accurate, balanced, and compliant every day. Your responsibilities will include:

• Assist with all trust account transactions so that the trust account is accurate and balanced each day. This will involve a wide range of property settlements in the appropriate time frames
• Assist with receipting and client payments daily
• Manage IBD payments and withdrawals
• Manage dormant balances and other assist with other areas of the Trust account compliance
• Assist with preparation of RWT certificates and interest calculations
• Assist with billingprocesses, this will include assisting the Legal Assistants with complex billing
• Assist with adhoc maintenance of our systems
• Assist with weekly and monthly report
• Any other tasks that can be reasonably expected in this position
• Assist with daily importing and allocation of Landonline Fees
• To be able to work collaboratively in the finance team on a range of tasks as required
  

What We're Looking For:

The successful candidate will have:

• Solid New Zealand-based accounts experience
• Prior experience in trust accounting is an advantage
• The ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently, especially in relation to property settlements
• Strong attention to detail with excellent data entry skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel
• Experience with accounting software (Actionstep experience would be an advantage)
• A proactive approach to learning and growing within the role

Why Join Tompkins Wake?

Tompkins Wake is a firm that takes pride in our achievements, and we celebrate them regularly. Recognised as one of New Zealand's Employers of Choice, we are also distinguished as a leading law firm by The Legal500. Our growth has recently earned us a nomination for the Excellence Award as Large Law Firm of the Year.

Our Commitment

Diversity and inclusion are at the heart of who we are. Our Rainbow Tick certification, partnership with Diversity Works, and active involvement in the New Zealand Law Society Gender Equality Charter demonstrate our commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. This year, we were honoured to be shortlisted as an excellence awardee in the NZ Law Awards 2024 for the Diversity & Inclusion Initiative of the Year. We are committed to creating an environment where everyone is respected and valued.

Please ensure you include a cover letter and a copy of your qualifications with your application.