Our client is a respected and busy law firm with a strong reputation for providing practical, client focused legal services. With a collaborative and supportive team culture, they pride themselves on delivering exceptional service while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism, compliance, and care.

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Trust Accountant to join the team in a pivotal role supporting the firm's trust accounting function and AML compliance requirements. Working closely with the Practice Manager, Directors, and legal staff, you'll play a key part in ensuring the smooth and compliant operation of the firm's financial and regulatory obligations.

About the Role:
This is a hands on position that will see you working alongside legal professionals and support staff, taking ownership of the trust account while providing guidance and support around AML compliance processes.
Key responsibilities include:

• Managing daily trust account operations, reconciliations, and reporting to ensure compliance with New Zealand Law Society requirements
• Conducting pre-settlement reviews and checks to ensure trust accounting and AML obligations are met
• Processing trust account payments, monitoring client funds, and maintaining strong internal controls
• Supporting the firm's AML compliance requirements and assisting staff with related queries and processes
• Managing credit control activities including billing, debtor management, statements, and monitoring stale trust balances

About You:
You are an organised, detail oriented professional who enjoys working in a role where accuracy, integrity, and relationship management are equally important. You'll bring a proactive approach and be comfortable working both independently and collaboratively across a busy legal environment.
To be successful, you will ideally have:

• Previous experience in legal trust accounting, with a solid understanding of trust account regulations and compliance requirements
• Working knowledge of AML legislation and practical experience supporting AML processes and procedures
• Strong financial administration and reconciliation skills, with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships across all levels of a business
• Confidence using practice management systems, cloud based technologies, and the Microsoft Office suite

What's in it for You?
This is an opportunity to join a highly regarded firm where your contribution will be valued and your expertise trusted. You'll be stepping into a role with variety, responsibility, and genuine ownership, while working alongside an experienced and supportive team that values collaboration and professionalism.

In return, you'll enjoy a positive team culture, stable long term career prospects, exposure to a broad range of legal matters, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the ongoing success of the practice. If you're looking for a role where your trust accounting knowledge and compliance expertise will be appreciated and respected, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact us for a confidential discussion. Or email Simone Macdonald on simone@colegal.co.nz for more information.