Job Description
The Organisation
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nA privately owned property investment group is looking to appoint a Property Accountant to its Brisbane based finance team.n
nThe organisation owns and actively manages a substantial property portfolio across the eastern seaboard, with a particular focus on retail assets. With property management capability sitting internally, finance works closely with the broader property team across leasing, asset performance, tenant matters and financial reporting.n
nThis is a close-knit environment where you'll have visibility across the portfolio and work directly with experienced property and finance professionals.n
The Role
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nReporting to the Property Finance Manager, you'll take ownership of the accounting and financial reporting for a portfolio of retail properties.n
nThis is a true property accounting position, with exposure across the full lifecycle of the assets - from monthly reporting and lease accounting through to budgets, tenant outgoings, forecasting and property performance.n
nYou'll also work closely with a Senior Property Accountant, with the team looking to continue improving its systems and processes.n
nKey responsibilities include:n
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Preparing monthly, quarterly and year-end reporting across your property portfolio
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Managing month-end, including accruals, reconciliations and management accounts
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Reviewing rent rolls and ensuring accurate tenant billings
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Maintaining lease and tenancy information within the property management system
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Working closely with Property and Leasing Managers on tenant and property matters
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Preparing annual property budgets across income, expenditure and capital
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Completing periodic forecasts and providing variance commentary
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Preparing annual tenant outgoing estimates and completing year-end outgoings reconciliations
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Reviewing tenant recoveries and ensuring costs are appropriately allocated
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Supporting debtor reviews,



tenant reconciliations and property-related queries
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Assisting with audit, tax and compliance requirements
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Providing analysis and commentary around property performance
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Contributing to improvements across systems, reporting and finance processes
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The formal PD also includes exposure to
acquisition/disposal
due diligence, valuations and Board reporting as required.n
About You
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nYou'll already have experience within property accounting and, importantly, understand the nuances of a retail property portfolio.n
nRetail experience is particularly important given the complexity around leases, tenant recoveries, outgoings and differing legislative requirements across jurisdictions.n
nYou'll ideally bring:n
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2-3+ years' relevant property accounting experience
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Previous exposure to retail property accounting
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Strong month-end and property financial reporting experience
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Experience preparing property budgets, forecasts and variance analysis
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Confidence interpreting leases and understanding their accounting implications
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Experience with tenant outgoings and recoveries
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Strong Excel capability
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Excellent attention to detail and an ability to manage multiple deadlines
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Strong communication skills and confidence working with Property Managers and other stakeholders
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A proactive approach to improving processes and ways of working
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Experience using systems/software attributed to property, leasing and tenancy information would be highly regarded.n
On Offer
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Work closely with an experienced Senior Property Accountant
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Exposure to a significant retail property portfolio
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Chance to contribute to systems and process improvements
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Small, collaborative finance and property team
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One day work from home
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Apply Now
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nIf you have any further questions, feel free to contact
Jani
Peut
in the Perigon Group Brisbane Office on or email or apply now by clicking on the button below.

📌 Property Accountant (Brisbane)
🏢 Perigon Group
📍 Brisbane