Real Estate Settlements Officer

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Job Title: Real Estate Settlements Officer
Location: Adelaide, SA, Australia

Company: Elders
Industry Sector: Agribusiness
Industry Type: Input Retail, Cooperative and Related Crop Services
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: Competitive
Job Description: Nurture. Grow. Thrive.

Accepting a role with Elders means you will be joining a team ready to support and grow your career. Be part of a culture that has been in the making for more than 185 years, a culture so strong it is almost tangible. Much like the farmers and communities we work with, you will experience, passion, dedication and resilience across all parts of the business. With such an iconic, essential business in the Australian landscape we are confident that you too will be proud to grow your career at Elders and wear the pink shirt.

About the role

We are looking for an Real Estate Settlements Officer to join the supportive team on a 12-month fixed term contract, full-time basis.

As a Real Estate Settlements Officer at Elders, you'll play a key role in ensuring the smooth and timely processing of financial transactions associated with real estate sales and settlements. You'll work closely with our branch staff, helping to manage trust accounts, reconcile payments, and maintain compliance with industry and company procedures. Reporting to the Head of Real Estate Operations, you'll be part of a supportive team that values accuracy, accountability, and collaboration. If you're passionate about numbers, processes, and working in a high-trust environment, this role is for you.

Responsibilities

Open, manage, and reconcile client trust and agent commission accounts for property listings and settlements
Complete data entry to record to process Sale Advices for all branch locations across Australia
Reconcile sales trust bank accounts on a daily basis
Liaise with branch teams to resolve documentation issues and ensure adherence to procedures
Contribute to audit preparation, process improvement, and the promotion of One Elders values

Who are we looking for:

Minimum 2 years' experience in a finance or accounting environment, ideally within real estate or trust accounting
Strong understanding of general accounting procedures; Certificate IV in Accounting (or similar) desirable
Confident with Microsoft Excel and Outlook; high attention to detail in data entry and reconciliation tasks
Experience with bank account reconciliations and preparing journal entries
Ability to prioritise workload and meet tight deadlines while maintaining accuracy
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a proactive approach to problem-solving
Knowledge of the real estate industry or settlements processes is an advantage

About Elders

Elders is proud to be the last Australian-listed major agribusiness. The most trusted agribusiness brand in Australia. We're part of the landscape, part of the local communities, part of Australia's history and we are entrenched in Australian agriculture.

The brand is more than a company, more than a logo - it's part of Australia. And, with an authentic drive to create a sustainable future for farming and the farmers of Australia, Elders is... for Australian agriculture.

We are now looking for the next generation to be part of something big and drive the future of Elders.

If you are ready to grow your career with Elders, please click on 'Apply' today.

For more information visit our careers page.
Please note, applications may be shortlisted as they are received.

At Elders, we strive to create a safe environment where everyone can thrive. We aspire to do this by recognising talent, promoting inclusion and celebrating diversity. No matter how you identify, we encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply for roles at Elders.

We will accept applications from all people with the right to live and work in Australia.

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Job Post Date: 05/26/25