Assistant Property Accountant

Job title : Assistant Property Accountant
Location : New South Wales
Job type : Permanent or Full Time
Salary : $80,000 - $90,000 + Superannuation
Contact name : Niall Hoolahan
Contact email : nhoolahan@sharpandcarter.com.au
Job reference : NHO092288
About the role
We’re partnering with a well-established property group to recruit an Assistant Property Accountant to support a portfolio of commercial assets. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone early in their accounting career who is looking to broaden their exposure across property, reporting, and analytics in a fast-paced, supportive environment. Previous property experience is an advantage, but not essential. 

Working closely with the Senior Finance Manager, you’ll play a key role in both the day-to-day financial operations and providing insights that directly influence business decisions. Key Responsibilities Include;

Financial Accounting
  • Manage accounts payable and receivable processes end-to-end
  • Process invoices, payments, and maintain accurate records
  • Perform bank and trust account reconciliations
  • Oversee rent roll processing, rental reviews, and tenant invoicing
  • Manage arrears and outgoings reconciliations
Reporting & Analysis
  • Prepare monthly management reports and variance analysis
  • Support budgeting, forecasting, and CAPEX/OPEX reporting
  • Conduct property-level financial analysis and forecasting
  • Assist with bank reporting, including income and compliance metrics
Stakeholder Management
  • Act as a key point of contact for tenants, landlords, and suppliers
  • Handle queries relating to invoices, outgoings, and financial reporting
  • Collaborate closely with the Facilities Manager and wider team
Lease Administration & Process Improvement
  • Ensure lease data is accurately maintained across systems
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives across finance processes
About you
  • Studying towards or interested in completing your CA/CPA
  • Property accounting experience is advantageous but not essential
  • Strong Excel skills (Power Query exposure highly regarded)
  • Experience with systems such as SAP B1 or Xero is beneficial
  • Proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
  • A team player who enjoys being hands-on and adding value beyond the numbers
Please reach out to Niall Hoolahan at nhoolahan@sharpandcarter.com.au for further information.