Assistant Accountant

Company Overview Our client is a well-established privately owned property investment, development and asset management business with a long-standing presence in the Australian market. Operating across the full property lifecycle, they deliver investment, development, property management and asset management services across a diversified portfolio.

The Role Reporting to the Finance Manager and working closely with senior operational stakeholders, this Assistant Accountant opportunity offers broad exposure across accounting, property and development activities. Working within a close-knit finance team, you will play a key role in supporting financial operations, property accounting, lease administration and reporting across a diverse property portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions.
• Reconcile trust and operating bank accounts.
• Assist with month-end close, financial reporting and analysis.
• Prepare audit workpapers and supporting schedules.
• Support BAS, FBT and other compliance requirements.
• Maintain property and lease records within the property management system.
• Process lease renewals, amendments and terminations.
• Administer monthly rent rolls and tenant recharges.
• Monitor aged receivables and assist with collection activities.
• Calculate and process annual outgoings reconciliations.
• Maintain fixed asset and depreciation schedules.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting and cash flow reporting.
• Support project cost control through budget and contract administration.
• Manage finance-related correspondence and shared inboxes.

The Candidate

• Degree qualified and CA/CPA (or working towards)
• Previous experience in an Assistant Accountant position is essential.
• Exposure to property, real estate, construction or asset management environments will be highly regarded.
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving capability.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong systems aptitude, with exposure to Yardi or similar property management software advantageous.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills.

How to Apply To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. For further enquiries, feel free to contact Bec Close at: [email protected]