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Senior Accountant

Sydney Permanent AU$140,000 - AU$150,000 per year Work from Home or Hybrid View Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Accountant to join our finance team. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing and managing the accounting functions related to our property portfolios and investment funds. This role requires a deep understanding of real estate accounting, fund accounting, and financial reporting.
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  • Opportunity to work with one of Australia's leading real estate fund managers.
  • Chance to be a part of an amazing team culture.

About Our Client

A leading investment management firm specializing in property and fund management who are dedicated to delivering superior returns through innovative strategies and a client-focused approach.

This team of professionals are committed to excellence, integrity, and a collaborative work environment.

Job Description

  • Preparation of monthly management accounts for the funds including analytical commentary in accordance with agreed monthly timetable and presentation of the results to stakeholders. Complexities include accounting for development properties, equity accounting of joint ventures, borrowings and derivatives, distributions and consolidation of subsidiaries.
  • Maintain full accounting records and JV entities including preparation of workpapers and reconciliations monthly or quarterly.
  • Review, analysis and reporting of income and expense variances for buildings and entities as required.
  • Assist the Property/Deal Team in relation to Tenant transactions, queries and reconciliations.
  • Assist with end of month processes and reports.
  • Preparation and lodgement of monthly BAS/GST returns.
  • Preparation of distribution tax calculations including the liaison with external tax advisers.
  • Monitor and manage short-term cash position and cash flows.
  • Quarterly investor reporting and monthly Group reporting.
  • Manage timely issuing of specific trust invoices, payment and accurate coding of trust payments, as required.
  • Responsible for the set-up of new funds, liaising with the transaction and property accounting teams.
  • Ensure that the financial data is maintained in an efficient manner including all GL information in Xero.
  • Liaise with external property managers to ensure overall quality of property information.
  • Assist the CEO, CFO and Finance Manager and other team members as required.
  • Preparation of financial statements. This includes the preparation of the cashflow statement, supporting workpapers and respond promptly to queries from external auditors.
  • Preparation of annual income tax calculations (including CGT calculations) and returns including the liaison with external tax advisers.
  • Review of debt compliance certificates.
  • Lead and/or assist with team projects as required.
  • Provide and apply technical accounting and taxation knowledge to ad hoc scenarios as required.
  • Continuously drive process improvement and implement best practices across all entities and funds and work together with other stakeholders and peers to achieve this.
  • Provide assistance to other team members during heavy workload times and other ad hoc tasks when required.
  • Proactively be involved in personal development including but not limited to participating in in-house training, external training & seeking mentor relationships within the business.

The Successful Applicant

  • CA or CPA qualified.
  • 4 to 6 years' experience in accounting or audit with a focus on property and real estate.
  • Organised and methodical with great attention to detail, accuracy and ability to anticipate needs.
  • Enjoys dynamic and small team environment.
  • Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Ability to develop lasting and authentic working relationships at all levels.
  • Initiative driven - self-starter.
  • High level of competency using Excel.
  • Excellent communication and writing skills.
  • Property industry experience is required.
  • Exposure to Xero an advantage although not required.

What's on Offer

  • A strong team environment.
  • An exciting place to learn and develop further in the property industry.
  • $140,000 p.a. including superannuation.
  • An opportunity to develop further as a finance professional in the property space.
Contact
Alannah Brischetto
Quote job ref
JN-082024-6513906
Phone number
+61 2 8292 2236

Job summary

Function
Accounting & Finance
Specialisation
Financial Accounting
What is your industry?
Property
Location
Sydney
Job Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Alannah Brischetto
Consultant phone
+61 2 8292 2236
Job Reference
JN-082024-6513906
Work from Home
Work from Home or Hybrid

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. PageGroup acknowledge and pay our respects to the Traditional Custodians of the land we operate on.