Finance & Operations Assistant Manager - Real Estate (Sydney)

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

18 weeks paid maternity leave

Private health insurance discounts

Active social club

Employee assistance program

Novated lease for EV cars

Volunteer time off

Job summary

JLL in Sydney is seeking an Assistant Finance Manager to join the building management team and support both finance and operations across properties. You will work closely with the General Manager, Tenant Relationship Manager, and Finance Manager to ensure smooth day-to-day financial and operational processes.

The role requires a Bachelor of Accounting or equivalent, strong Word/Excel proficiency, and experience with MRI or similar real estate accounting software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Accounting degree or equivalent qualification.
• Strong computer literacy with Word and Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience with MRI or similar real estate accounting software is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the management, completeness, and troubleshooting of the work order system, analyzing trends to uncover valuable operational insights.
• Manage accounts payable processes in MRI, including raising purchase orders, coding and processing invoices, reviewing batches, and setting up creditors.
• Oversee purchase order management by reviewing open and aged POs with site staff and contacting contractors regarding outstanding work.
• Coordinate monthly vendor accounts and monitor the vendor email box, ensuring timely invoice reconciliation and query resolution.
• Perform key financial reconciliations, including rent and vendor payment reconciliations, to maintain accurate financial records.
• Support the capital payment process by tracking CAPEX, compiling payments, and delivering progress reports on project developments.
• Assist the Finance Manager with property budgeting and forecasting, compiling financial packs, and organizing review meetings.
• Prepare and review financial sections of monthly, quarterly, and annual client reports, addressing ad hoc reporting requests as needed.
• Provide general administrative and project support to the site and head office teams, responding professionally to all stakeholder queries.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Task prioritization

Independence

Education

Bachelor of Accounting or equivalent

Tools

MRI

Prism

Job description

JLL in Sydney is seeking an Assistant Finance Manager to join the building management team and support both finance and operations across properties. You will work closely with the General Manager, Tenant Relationship Manager, and Finance Manager to ensure smooth day-to-day financial and operational processes.

The role requires a Bachelor of Accounting or equivalent, strong Word/Excel proficiency, and experience with MRI or similar real estate accounting software.