Be part of a brand recognised as Trustee of the Year for 10 conecutive years Enjoy up to six weeks of leave plus an annual wellbeing allowance to support your health and lifestyle Modern, centrally located CBD offices with easy access to public transport Opportunities to grow your career within a fun, high performing, people first environment 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. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of the Custody team within Perpetual Corporate Trust (PCT). PCT is a market leader in the real asset custody space and currently oversee approximately $240bn. We manage ongoing liaison with clients’ banks, maintaining over 4,000 trust bank accounts and processing around 2,000,000 payments processed annually. About the Role The Custody Officer is responsible for supporting the operational integrity of the Custody business through accurate and timely administration of client and business invoicing processes, in addition to business support across financial reporting requirements. This role ensures compliance with internal controls, regulatory requirements, and service-level agreements while delivering exceptional client service. This role is well suited to someone early in their finance or accounts career who enjoys working with invoices, reconciliations and data, and is looking to build a strong foundation in a regulated financial services environment. Key Responsibilities Act as the primary point of contact for a portfolio of custody clients, managing day to-day invoicing and reporting service delivery. Manage the preparation, validation, and distribution of client invoices for custody services. Manage the receipt, validation and preparation of expense payments for the custody business. Validate and reconcile billing data against fee schedules/contracts; support invoicing accuracy, resolve discrepancies and resolve billing queries. Monitor fee leakage and portfolio profitability; escalate commercial risks and opportunities. Assist with the management of fee commencements, aged debtors and aged accruals. Support month-end and quarter-end invoicing cycles, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. Manage invoicing registers, report on GAV and CPI data. Maintain accurate records and documentation in line with audit and compliance requirements. Support internal and external audits by providing required data and reports. Identify process improvement opportunities and contribute to efficiency initiatives. Liaise with internal teams to resolve queries. Provide responsive and professional support to clients regarding billing inquiries. About you We’re interested in hearing from people who have: At least 2 years’ experience working in a similar role, such as finance, accounting, invoicing, billing or accounts receivable/payable, ideally in a high volume or process driven environment Previous experience in the Australian custody market and/or an understanding of managed funds is highly desirable, but not essential Intermediate Excel skills for day-to-day servicing and reporting (sorting/filtering, tables, basic formulas like SUMIF/XLOOKUP, reconciling data) Any exposure to finance systems / billing platforms highly desirable Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to respond professionally to internal and client queries Strong organisational and time‑management abilities, with the capability to manage recurring invoicing cycles and competing deadlines High attention to detail and strong problem‑solving skills, particularly when reconciling data and resolving billing discrepancies. 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. Employee benefits 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 Diversity and inclusion Strong commitment to all aspects of Diversity and Inclusion through a robust 7 pillar strategy A growing number of employee-led networks who work to raise awareness and drive continued change We support over 50 First Nations Communities, helping to secure the communities' future. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People 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 .
