Senior Trust Accountant, Funds

Finance Assets and Funds
Full Time

Sydney, NSW

Together, we can do great things

 

We shape leading experiences across office, retail, logistics and student accommodation.

 

We’re one of Australia’s largest property groups, managing $35 billion worth of assets across the country.

 

Our sustainable returns from investments come from focusing on what matters most to customers — a great experience and doing good. Every day, our people are driving positive impact for people, place and planet. They’re inquisitive, pioneering industry firsts and pushing new ideas to deliver exceptional outcomes.

 

This passion and expertise creates an employee experience that puts wellbeing, flexibility and opportunity first.

 

Come join us.

 

The role

 

We are looking for a Senior Trust Accountant to join our Group Finance (Funds) team. Reporting to the Finance Manager, Funds, you will play a key role in managing the financial reporting of our Funds. This includes preparing financial statements, unit pricing, tax reporting and managing complex treasury accounting matters.

 

What you will be doing

 

  • Assisting with preparation of annual and half-yearly financial statements and disclosures
  • Reviewing quarterly taxable income statements and annual tax returns
  • Preparing quarterly distribution calculations
  • Drafting accounting treatment memos and liaising with external auditors
  • Producing periodic debt covenant compliance certificates
  • Managing hedge accounting relationships, including effectiveness testing
  • Overseeing internal controls around treasury, including debt drawdowns, rate sets and confirmations
  • Supporting special projects and ad hoc reporting.

 

What makes you stand out

 

We are seeking a CA or CPA qualified professional with relevant experience in professional services, treasury, financial services or real estate funds management. You will have a strong knowledge of IFRS, particularly in relation to treasury and you will ideally bring experience in accounting for treasury instruments such as borrowings, derivatives and foreign exchange.

 

Proficiency in Microsoft Office is essential, while familiarity with SAP, HFM or treasury management systems such as GTreasury will be highly regarded.

 

Success in this role requires strong attention to detail, excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to manage a range of stakeholders with professionalism and confidence. You will be highly motivated, organised and proactive, with the ability to balance technical precision with a collaborative, solutions-focused approach

 

What makes us stand out

 

We value our people

 

  • Enjoy flexible working arrangements and generous leave options.
  • Experience market-leading parental leave benefits including 22 weeks paid leave for either carer and childcare allowance once you return to work.
  • Embrace diverse and challenging career opportunities, supported by our dedicated Learning & Development Team committed to your growth.
  • Engage in comprehensive Wellbeing programs and benefit from market-leading policies and support tailored to diverse needs.
  • Be recognised by peers through nomination awards and take part in our generous Employee Referral Program.

We know the power of a great experience

 

  • Ranked 5th in the 2025 Gender Equality Global Report released by Equileap.
  • Placed 1st of real estate investment trusts in the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment 2025 Yearbook.
  • Earned a gold ranking in Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) for LGBTQIA+ inclusion.
  • Awarded our fifth consecutive Employer of Choice for Gender Equality citation from the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) in 2023-2025.
  • Accredited Family Inclusive Workplace™.
  • Committed to our second Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP).

 

Everyone counts

GPT offers an inclusive workplace culture and embraces people with diverse perspectives, skills and backgrounds. We welcome applications from First Nations candidates, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, people living with disability and people of diverse ages, cultures and backgrounds.

 

Let’s get started

If this role sounds like you, we want to hear from you. Go for it!

Click on “Apply” to submit your application and Thea from the Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch.