QLS has a full-time permanent opportunity for a Trust Account Investigator to join the Trust Account Investigations team. The purpose of the Trust Account Investigations business unit is to ensure the Society discharges its obligations under the Legal Profession Act 2007, including the conduct of trust account investigations and the review of external examination reports. 

In this role you will:

• Investigate the affairs of law practices for the purpose of determining whether law practices have complied with the legislative requirements of the Legal Profession Act 2007 and Legal Profession Regulation 2017
• Prepare reports regarding non-compliance with legislative requirements and suspected improper applications of trust money
• Educate the profession about legislative trust accounting requirements and good trust accounting practices
• Respond to queries from law practices regarding legislative requirements

Ideally you will have the following:

• Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Business or equivalent which provides immediate eligibility for CPA or ICAA certification with previous experience as an investigator/compliance officer for a period of 2 years or more
• Ability to interpret and apply the provisions of the Legal Profession Act 2007 and the Legal Profession Regulation 2007 and other legislation applicable to the operations of law practices
• Ability to examine legal accounting records and client files to ascertain whether client funds have been properly dealt with
• Ability to collect, analyse and evaluate evidential information

Why join us?

By joining QLS you will assist to build a society that genuinely cares about its members, people and Queensland law.

• Our purpose is to be an authoritative voice, to help members succeed, to connect with the profession and respect, protect and promote human rights in line with our vision.
• Our workforce is diverse, inclusive and equal; and is representative of our members.
• We are committed to leading change through our people.
• We are proud to:
  • hold the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Citation - Employer of Choice for Gender Equality.
  • be listed on Diversity Council Australia's Inclusive Employer Index.
• Employees have flexibility within a social and collaborative environment.

Please note:

• that we reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
• you must be an Australian citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights in Australia to apply for this position.
• this position may require the preferred candidate to undergo a Criminal History Records check. A criminal history does not necessarily disqualify a prospective candidate from selection. 

For more information about the role, including obtaining a copy of the position description, please email People and Culture on employment@qls.com.au or call 07 3842 5919