Our client is a well established property development group. With billions invested to date and a long term pipeline spanning residential, commercial, education, health and retail assets, the Group is shaping a thriving community of tens of thousands of residents and is focused on creating local jobs and infrastructure for decades to come.
Values of passion, integrity and creativity underpin a collaborative and loyal culture, where people are trusted to take ownership and make a real impact.
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Financial Controller, this 12 month fixed term role covers a period of parental leave. You will take ownership of the outgoings cycle for the Group's asset entities, from budgets and tenant letters through to the annual outgoings audit, along with fixed asset accounting across the Group. It is an autonomous, varied hands on role and they are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant who can hit the ground running.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare annual outgoings budgets for all asset entities, working with asset and property management
Review leases to confirm recoverable outgoings, tenant proportions, exclusions and caps
Issue outgoings estimate letters to tenants in line with lease terms and the Retail Shop Leases Act **** (Qld)
Monitor outgoings spend against budget and ensure recoveries are invoiced correctly
Coordinate and run the annual outgoings audit, liaising with the external auditor




Prepare actual outgoings statements, calculate over/under recoveries and issue adjustment letters
Maintain the fixed asset register, including acquisitions, disposals, depreciation and impairment review
Identify capital expenditure and determine AASB 116 and tax treatment, including Division 40 v Division 43 and effective lives
Review month end processing, accruals and balance sheet reconciliations for asset entities
Prepare budget to actual analysis and variance commentary
Support annual and interim audits, FBT, BAS and income tax compliance
Maintain process documentation to ensure a smooth handover at contract end
About You
CPA or CA qualified (or near completion)
5+ years' accounting experience, ideally within commercial property
Demonstrated experience preparing outgoings budgets and coordinating outgoings audits
Sound knowledge of commercial and retail lease structures and leasing legislation
Robust technical knowledge of fixed asset accounting and Australian Accounting Standards
Working knowledge of Division 40 and 43 of the ITAA **** and ATO effective life determinations
ERP experience (D365 highly regarded) and intermediate to advanced Excel skills
Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage deadlines across multiple entities
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including confident tenant correspondence
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📌 Senior Accountant (Queensland)
🏢 Optimum Consulting Group
📍 Queensland