Trust Accountant Real Estate | Remote / AU

The snapshot

Staffstream is hiring a Trust Accountant for an established Australian real estate business based in Melbourne, with experience across residential and commercial property, property management, sales, and owners corporation services. The business operates in a fast-paced environment where accuracy, responsiveness, and strong client service are central to day-to-day operations.

The team already has a track record of working successfully with offshore staff, with several team members having stayed for five to six years — they're looking for someone who wants to build that same kind of long-term relationship and become a trusted part of the team. This is not an entry-level accounting or bookkeeping role. The priority is genuine Australian real estate trust accounting experience: someone who understands the processes, controls, and accuracy required when handling trust funds, and is confident managing the full end-to-end process across a substantial, high-volume property portfolio.

What you will actually do

Trust accounting & reconciliations

• Manage day-to-day residential and commercial real estate trust accounting functions.


• Complete trust account and bank reconciliations accurately and within required timeframes.


• Process tenant receipts, payments, payment runs, and other trust transactions.


• Maintain accurate transaction records and investigate discrepancies promptly.


• Manage high-volume trust accounting data while maintaining strong accuracy and compliance.


• Assist with month-end, EOFY, and other periodic trust accounting processes.


• Prepare reports and supporting documentation required for trust account audits.