Accounting Manager, Managed Funds Services – Perpetual Corporate Trust

• Lead and mentor a specialist team of Trust Accountants
• Apply your financial accounting expertise across managed investment and securitisation trusts
• Support quality client outcomes while strengthening processes and team capability

Perpetual Group is an ASX-listed company (ASX:PPT) headquartered in Sydney, Australia, consisting of 11 leading brands across three distinct businesses: Asset Management, Wealth Management and Corporate Trust.

Join Perpetual Corporate Trust in a leadership role focused on delivering high quality trust accounting services.

Perpetual Corporate Trust (PCT), a specialist business within the Perpetual Group, is a leading fiduciary, custody and digital business in Australia, with operations in Singapore. We provide a unique range of products to help clients, and the industry, be more effective, efficient and economical while managing ever-increasing cyber security risks and maintaining compliance. Domestic and global financial institutions leverage our corporate strength, commercial approach, risk and compliance practices, expertise and service excellence in debt markets, managed funds and digital solutions to enable our clients success.

About the Role

As Accounting Manager, you will lead the Accounting Team in delivering trust accounting services for managed funds and debt capital market clients. You will oversee service delivery, review accounting outputs and build strong relationships with clients and service providers. You will also contribute to strategic projects, operational improvements and new business opportunities, while supporting the performance and development of your team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the team’s delivery of accounting services across client engagements
• Assist the Senior Manager and General Manager in delivering key projects and shaping the strategic direction of the accounting business
• Build strong client relationships through technical expertise and responsive service
• Improve operational processes, quality assurance and risk management practices
• Coach and develop team members through practical guidance and training
• Support new business meetings and the establishment and transition of new trusts
• Contribute to strategic initiatives and projects across the accounting business.

About you

We’re interested in hearing from people who have:

• A relevant tertiary qualification in accounting, business, economics or finance
• CA or CPA qualifications, or progress towards qualification, preferred
• Experience within a chartered accounting firm, including a Big Four environment, would be highly regarded
• The ability to lead, coach and provide technical guidance to a team of Trust Accountants
• Experience within managed investment trusts, property investment funds, securitisation trusts or investment products
• Advanced accounting knowledge and experience managing operational processes
• Strong client leadership, communication, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills
• Sound understanding of risk management and relevant accounting and tax developments

We love hearing from people who are inspired to shape the future with us. If you're excited about this opportunity or about joining Perpetual Corporate Trust, we encourage you to apply.

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. 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.

Employee benefits

• We’re committed to supporting hybrid working with our philosophy balancing business client and individual needs​ with 3+ days in modern recently renovated office​
• Work from anywhere in Australia for up to one month each year
• An annual allowance to empower you to prioritise your personal wellbeing
• Study support and commitment to supporting professional development.

About Us

Perpetual is an ASX-listed, diversified financial services company which has been serving clients since 1886.

Across our four business divisions - Perpetual Asset Management Australia, Perpetual Asset Management International, Perpetual Private and Perpetual Corporate Trust - we aim to protect and grow our clients' wealth, knowing that by doing so we can make a difference in their lives.

Trust is earned, every day.

We have been earning the trust of our clients for more than 130 years and pride ourselves on our long-standing client relationships - some of which span five generations.

Our People

Each and every day our people bring to life our enterprise behaviours – Stretch, Own It, and Make an Impact. The Perpetual team is diverse, expert and driven by the belief that we can make a difference in the lives of our clients. We value integrity, skill and teamwork and seek to find the best in each individual. Our reward is personal and professional development and the pride that comes from doing the best for our clients.

Our History

In 1885, a committee of business and professional people, including future Prime Minister, the Honourable Sir Edmund Barton, gathered in Sydney for the purpose of forming a trustee company. Perpetual Trustee Company Limited was formed on 28 September 1886 and since then has been entrusted by generations of Australians to manage, grow and protect their wealth.

Through wars, recessions and financial crises, we have continually evolved to meet the challenges of constant social, technological and economic change. Our core values and financial principles have endured through time and will continue to endure.