Accounts Payable Associate — Real Estate Funds

Barings; Sydney; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Barings is seeking a highly organised Finance Officer to manage accounts payable across 70–80 fund entities within the Barings Real Estate Australia team in Sydney. The role supports accounts receivable, cash management, banking and broader finance activities, offering exposure to real estate funds management.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years in accounts payable or transactional finance, strong attention to detail and proficient use of MRI/Procore or similar systems, with excellent

Qualifications

• Requires at least a tertiary qualification in accounting/finance or related field.
• 3+ years of accounts payable or transactional finance experience.
• Experience in funds management, property, or financial services is desirable.
• Experience with MRI, Procore or similar ERP/workflow systems desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end accounts payable for 70–80 fund entities, ensuring invoices are coded, approved and processed on time.
• Prepare and process fund and supplier payments, including invoices, distributions, BAS and interest payments.
• Prepare fund transfers and process accounts receivable transactions and general ledger journals.
• Maintain strong financial controls around invoice processing and payments with proper approvals and documentation.
• Liaise with custodians and banking partners for payment instructions and bank account administration.
• Support month-end activities, bank reconciliations and cash flow forecasting.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounts payable processes and broader finance controls.

Skills

Accounts payable

Transactional finance

Attention to detail

Stakeholder communication

Time management

Education

Tertiary qualification in Accounting/Finance/Business/Commerce

Tools

MRI

Procore

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

Barings is seeking a highly organised Finance Officer to manage accounts payable across 70–80 fund entities within the Barings Real Estate Australia team in Sydney. The role supports accounts receivable, cash management, banking and broader finance activities, offering exposure to real estate funds management.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years in accounts payable or transactional finance, strong attention to detail and proficient use of MRI/Procore or similar systems, with excellent