Property Manager & Accounts Assistant (Commercial)

Precruitment; Cairns Regional; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary negotiable

12% superannuation

Vehicle allowance

Job summary

Precruitment is seeking a Property Manager & Accounts Assistant (Commercial) based in Cairns to balance office-based trust accounting with hands-on property visits.

The role supports ~50 properties, handles rent, invoices, reports, and inspections, and reports to owners and tenants within a relaxed, professional team.

If you enjoy structure and variety, this hybrid position offers 12% super, a vehicle allowance, and a negotiable salary.

Qualifications

• Experience in property management within residential or commercial sectors.
• Knowledge of trust accounting or property administration.
• Strong attention to detail and reporting capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Process rent, invoices, bonds, bank guarantees and property outgoings
• Manage accounts payable and receivable for the portfolio
• Prepare monthly owner statements and reconcile trust accounts
• Monitor arrears and assist with follow-ups
• Support budget tracking, audits and end-of-year reporting
• Maintain accurate financial and tenancy records
• Conduct routine inspections and prepare reports
• Coordinate maintenance with contractors
• Communicate with tenants, owners and the property team

Skills

Property management

Trust accounting

Accounts payable/receivable

Inspections

Budget tracking

Reporting skills

Communication

Tools

PropertyTree

Cirrus8

Job description

Property Manager & Accounts Assistant (Commercial)

Commercial Property Manager & Accounts Assistant - New Role - Based in Cairns

This is a newly created, hybrid Property Management and Accounts role with a market leader in the real estate and property management industry offering a rare blend of office-based financial administration and hands-on field property work. Designed for someone who enjoys both structure and variety, the position supports a diverse predominantly commercial property portfolio within a relaxed, professional working environment.

The Opportunity

You will play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of the property portfolio, working across trust accounting, owner reporting, inspections and maintenance coordination. This is a highly visible role within the business, providing direct support to tenants and property owners while maintaining strong financial, compliance and service standards.

This position offers genuine variety combining desk-based financial and administrative work with regular site visits, inspections and portfolio support looking after around 50 properties.

Responsibilities

• Process rent, invoices, bonds, bank guarantees and property outgoings
• Manage accounts payable and receivable for the commercial and residential portfolio
• Prepare monthly owner statements and complete trust account reconciliations
• Monitor arrears and assist with follow-ups
• Support budget tracking, audits and end-of-year reporting
• Maintain accurate and compliant financial and tenancy records
• Conduct routine, entry and exit inspections
• Prepare detailed inspection and condition reports
• Identify maintenance issues and coordinate contractors
• Communicate with tenants, owners and the wider property team
• Salary: Great Salary (negotiable based on experience)
• Superannuation: 12%
• Vehicle Allowance: $5,000 per annum
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm (1 hour for lunch)
• Portfolio: Primarily commercial property management
• Environment: Relaxed, professional and supportive team culture
• Role Type: Office-based with regular field work and site visits

Licences and Experience

• Experience in property management within either residential or commercial with additional skills across trust accounting or property administration
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong communication and professional reporting skills
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team
• Experience with PropertyTree, Cirrus8 or similar systems (advantageous)
• Valid driver's licence and reliable vehicle