Job Property Accountant, Brisbane

Property Accountant
Job ID
230302
Posted
31-Jul-2025
Service line
Advisory Segment
Role type
Full-time
Areas of Interest
Accounting/Finance
Location(s)
Brisbane - Queensland - Australia
Opportunity to join a Global Leader in Property
Manage financial reporting and analysis for a retail property portfolio
Brisbane | Land of the Turrbal people
At CBRE, our people enjoy the flexibility of working in a global real estate and property services organisation with tremendous scale. Every day you are empowered to be better and this is achieved through the platform and resources you have access to and the ability to work in an inclusive and collaborative environment where you will be challenged to grow and be your best every day.
We have an opportunity for an experienced Property Accountant to join our highly regarded Retail Property Management team. Reporting to the National Finance Manager, you will provide assistance in the financial/management accounting and reporting for a retail portfolio for a key strategic client. This is a dynamic role working closely with the centre staff supporting their needs and providing the analysis required.
Here's what you'll focus on:
- Prepare monthly financial pack, including trial balance, P&L commentary vs. budget, and balance sheet reconciliations
- Conduct income and outgoings accruals analysis, ensuring accuracy and completeness
- Provide detailed commentary on actual income/expenditure and explain significant variances from budget/forecast
- Complete and review balance sheet and outgoings reconciliations for Centre Management Team approval
- Assist Property and Facilities Managers with budgeting, forecasting, and support the audit process as needed
Here are strengths you'll possess and the background you'll need to be successful;
- Minimum of 2 years accounting experience, ideally in property/retail
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Attention to detail with exceptional time management and organisational skills
- Customer service-oriented with a focus on performance outcomes
So, what's in it for you?
- Structured career development to support you and explore your learning potential and career goals
- A range of discounted corporate and wellness benefits including, personalised wellbeing programs, counselling and mental health support, discounted health insurance and flexible leave.
- You'll form an integral part of an enormously successful team who outperform in the market year on year.
Can we inspire you to join us?
At CBRE, our unwavering commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion begins with you. We are strengthening our inclusive culture, so everyone feels safe, valued, and heard. Because when you belong, we all succeed.
We are striving to remove barriers and improve the employment prospects of people with disability or long-term health conditions. We encourage you to share any support and adjustments you need to be your best and participate equitably in our recruitment process.
We welcome and encourage First Nations People to apply.
Please note the successful applicant will be required to undertake pre-employment background screening by our external third-party provider.
We look forward to hearing from you! #WeAreCBRE
CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)