Senior Property Accountant | 7 month FTC
Description
We are seeking an experienced Senior Property Accountant to join our Sydney-based Finance team on a seven-month fixed-term contract.
Reporting to the Senior Finance Manager or Finance Manager, you will take responsibility for the end-to-end financial management of an assigned Australian property portfolio. This is a hands-on role working closely with Finance, Asset Management and Property teams to deliver accurate reporting, maintain strong financial controls and provide meaningful insights to support portfolio performance.
This opportunity would suit a commercially minded and detail-oriented property accountant who can quickly establish themselves within a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
Key responsibilities:
- Prepare accurate month-end reporting, including accruals, prepayments, IFRS adjustments, amortisation and outgoings reconciliations.
- Complete general ledger reconciliations, statutory trust account reconciliations and monthly owner remittances.
- Prepare monthly P&L variance commentary and partner with Asset and Property teams to support performance against budgets and forecasts.
- Assist with capital expenditure tracking, annual budgets, property outgoings reconciliations and audit requirements.
- Support compliance activities, internal controls, payment and vendor checks, and broader Finance team projects as required.
Requirements
To be successful in this role, you’ll bring:
- A bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or a related discipline, together with a CA or CPA qualification.
- Approximately three to five years’ experience in commercial property accounting, with a solid understanding of relevant accounting standards.
- Strong analytical, reconciliation and problem-solving skills, with excellent attention to detail and record keeping.
- A proactive, self-motivated approach, with the confidence to manage competing priorities and deliver accurate work under pressure.
- Experience with Yardi Voyager, BlackLine or AI-enabled accounting and productivity tools will be highly regarded.
Benefits
Grow with us - Career growth and learning
We believe our greatest strength lies in the growth and development of our team. From day one, we create an environment that builds confidence and lays the foundation for long-term success. Whether you're stepping into a more senior role or advancing your career, we provide the tools, learning opportunities, and guidance to help you thrive.
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Our values and purpose
Our values are the foundation of everything we do - shaping our performance, culture, and ambition. Our purpose is rooted in the pursuit of excellence across all areas of our business, with a focus on maintaining the highest standards of performance, accountability, and integrity.
When you join us, you commit to three core principles:
- We Do the Right Thing: Integrity is non-negotiable. We hold ourselves to the highest standards of accountability, ensuring that every financial decision and business move is ethical and transparent
- We Win as One Team: Our culture thrives on collective success. We break down silos to achieve shared outcomes
- We Think Beyond the Present: We focus on long-term value creation and sustainable growth
At ESR Group, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and high-performing workplace that embraces diversity of thought, background and experience. We actively support equity and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. If you believe you can add value, we would welcome your application.
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