Senior Property Accountant

Location: Brisbane CBD
Discipline: Accounting and Finance
Job type: Permanent
Contact name: Bec Willis

Contact email: becw@talentlink.com.au
Job ref: 1415271
Published: about 1 month ago
About the Company
An exciting opportunity has become available for a motivated Senior Property Accountant to join a highly successful Queensland property investment group with an unrivalled commercial property portfolio and a strong growth pipeline.

This is a key role within a high-performing finance and exceptional leadership team, offering genuine career progression, exposure to premium assets, and the opportunity to work alongside experienced property and investment professionals.


The Role
Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will take ownership of a portfolio of commercial property assets and be responsible for delivering accurate financial reporting, analysis, and insights to support both operational and strategic decision-making.
This role will evolve over time and is well suited to a flexible, commercially minded accountant who enjoys stakeholder engagement and working in a fast-paced, high-performing environment.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Oversee financial accuracy for a property portfolio
  • Prepare monthly management accounts including P&L, balance sheets, forecasts, and budgets
  • Prepare management and statutory financial statements and commentary and performance insights to internal stakeholders
  • Maintain financial compliance of legislative requirements and company policies.
  • Manage property accounting functions including valuations, CAPEX, developments, and projects
  • Maintain and reconcile lease registers
  • Monitor and forecast cash flows
  • Assist with property acquisitions, onboarding, and disposals
  • Assist with audits and respond to audit queries
  • Provide support and mentorship of junior team members
  • Identify and implement process improvements and system enhancements
About You
To be successful in this role, you will be a proactive and detail-oriented finance professional with strong property accounting experience and a stakeholder-focused mindset.
You will bring:
  • 2-5 years’ experience in property accounting (commercial, retail, or shopping centres preferred) or Big 4 audit experience with property clients
  • CA or CPA qualified (or currently studying)
  • Strong knowledge of accounting standards and principles
  • Experience in property, fund or investment accounting (preferred)
  • Advanced Excel skills and experience with large ERP systems exposure
  • Experience with MRI Property Software (highly desirable)
  • Excellent communication skills and strong attention to detail
What’s On Offer
  • Up to $150K package (above-market remuneration)
  • Brisbane CBD office location
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Supportive, inclusive, and collaborative culture
  • Professional development reimbursement
  • Clear career progression opportunities
  • Social events, community initiatives, and additional company benefits