Property Accountant

CBRE; Council of the City of Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global real estate services company is seeking a Property Accountant in Sydney, NSW, to join their ISPT Finance team. The role involves preparing financial statements and managing reconciliations for a prestigious property portfolio. Ideal candidates have a degree in Accounting and two years of relevant experience. Flexible hybrid work options and strong career progression opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Ongoing professional development

Global career pathways

Flexibility and family-friendly benefits

Qualifications

• Two or more years’ experience in accounting or finance, preferably in property or funds management.
• Strong proficiency in Excel and financial systems.
• Detail-oriented and eager to grow within a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial statements.
• Manage income, expenditure, accruals and reconciliations.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and analysis.

Skills

Strong Excel skills

Financial systems skills (Yardi, MRI or similar)

Detail-oriented

Proactive

Education

Degree in Accounting, Commerce or related field

CA/CPA qualification progress

Job description

Overview

Property Accountant

Job ID: 233158

Posted: 09-Oct-2025

Service line: Advisory Segment

Role type: Full-time

Areas of Interest: Accounting/Finance

Location(s): Brisbane - Queensland - Australia, Melbourne - Victoria - Australia, Sydney - New South Wales - Australia

Clear pathways to develop your career within a supportive, high-performing finance team.

A global brand with local impact. Work with world-class clients while making a difference in your local market.

Flexibility and balance. Hybrid work options, wellbeing programs and family-inclusive benefits that support life at every stage.

At CBRE, you’re empowered to take your career where you want it to go. You’ll be part of a company that values innovation, inclusion and growth, where your contribution is recognised, and your development is supported.

The Opportunity

Join our high-performing ISPT Finance team supporting one of Australia’s most prestigious property portfolios. You’ll gain hands-on experience, strong mentorship and real career progression within a business that’s driving the future of commercial real estate.

We’re seeking a motivated Property Accountant with a couple of years’ experience to join our collaborative ISPT Finance team. This is a 12-month contract with strong potential to transition to a permanent role as the team continues to grow.

You’ll play a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting, analysis and insights for a major client portfolio, while learning from some of the best in the industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial statements for a premium property portfolio

• Manage income, expenditure, accruals and balance sheet reconciliations

• Support budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis processes

• Partner with internal stakeholders and clients to provide timely, accurate information

• Assist with audit and compliance requirements

• Identify opportunities to streamline and improve finance processes

About You

• Degree qualified in Accounting, Commerce or related field

• Two or more years’ experience in accounting or finance (property or funds management experience a plus)

• Progressing towards or completed CA/CPA qualification

• Strong Excel and financial systems skills (Yardi, MRI or similar highly regarded)

• Detail-oriented, proactive and eager to grow within a supportive team

Why CBRE

At CBRE, you’ll be supported by a culture that’s collaborative, inclusive and forward-thinking. You’ll also have access to:

• Ongoing professional development and mentorship

• Global career pathways and internal mobility

• A focus on wellbeing, flexibility and family-friendly benefits

• A workplace where every idea is heard and every individual is valued

Inclusion and Diversity

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 welcome and encourage First Nations People to apply.

Be inspired to elevate your career to new heights. We look forward to hearing from you! #WeAreCBRE

Please note the successful applicant will be required to undertake pre-employment background screening by our external third-party provider.

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