Senior Property Accountant

JLL; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global real estate firm is seeking a Senior Property Accountant in Norwich. This role involves financial reporting, maintaining financial controls, and working in a diverse environment. Ideal candidates should have strong Excel skills and AAT Level 4 qualification. The company offers competitive benefits and supports a culture of diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Access to company private health scheme

Generous pension scheme

25 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays

Flexible working arrangements

Volunteering days

Qualifications

• Must possess strong Excel skills including pivot tables and V-Lookups.
• Need experience in client systems such as Yardi.
• Ability to manage and develop client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Support financial operations and reporting for specified portfolios.
• Assist in training and development of junior team members.
• Monitor key performance indicators on client portfolios.

Skills

Strong Excel skills

Interpersonal communication

Attention to detail

Flexibility under pressure

Client relationship management

Education

AAT Level 4 qualified or equivalent

1 year property accounting experience

Tools

Yardi

MS Office

Job description

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way .

Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.

About JLL

We’re JLL—a leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We have operations in over 80 countries and a workforce of over 115,000 individuals around the world who help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. As a global Fortune 500 company, we also have an inherent responsibility to drive sustainability and corporate social responsibility. That’s why we’re committed to our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world. We’re using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people, and our communities.

Our core values of teamwork, ethics and excellence are also fundamental to everything we do, and we’re honoured to be recognized with awards for our success by organizations both globally and locally.

Creating a diverse and inclusive culture where we all feel welcomed, valued, and empowered to achieve our full potential is important to who we are today and where we’re headed in the future. And we know that unique backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives help us think bigger, spark innovation and succeed together.

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all the requirements below. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

Join Our Dynamic Team in the Heart of Norwich!

We are offering a job with exciting career prospects in a prime location close to Norwich City Centre. We are inviting you to be part of a diverse, inclusive, and energetic work environment in a vibrant, modern workspace.

With excellent transport links and free on and off-site parking a short walk away, start your day in our sustainable, green, open-plan office; choose your perfect spot - whether it's a social hub or a peaceful corner for focused work. JLL Norwich isn't just a workplace; it's a community that celebrates diversity, well-being, with inclusive spaces for everyone, including religious areas, non-gender facilities, and parent-friendly zones.

There's more! At JLL Norwich, we encourage social and well-being activities amongst its employees. Get ready for events throughout the year that will keep you motivated, engaged and connected with your colleagues.

We are looking for a Senior Property Accountant to join our Property Accounting team within Financial Management in Norwich. You'll play a vital role in reporting and maintaining financial controls. You'll produce insightful reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations. You’ll engage with structured learning and training to support your ongoing development. But it doesn't stop there. You'll also collaborate with finance and surveyors, building strong relationships and resolving any issues that arise. Your work will be critical to creating an industry-leading Financial Management team, positioning us as a 'Centre of Excellence'.

What this job involves :

Reporting and Key Responsibilities

• Support with the financial operations and reporting requirements for specified portfolios (these are likely to require technical accounting input, and / or be more high profile or more complex instructions). Review of trial balance reporting, management accounts, nominal ledger reconciliations and journals, VAT reporting, funding reviews, payments to client and ensuring client deadlines and expectations are met.
• Learn and be able to undertake all duties performed within the Property Accountant and Assistant Property Accountant roles and provide technical accounting support to these individuals.
• Assume management of insurance renewals across portfolio and undertake reconciliations where required
• Identify and suggest improvements to standardise, streamline and simplify working procedures.
• Administer financial operations relating to the mobilisation and demobilisation of property transactions.
• Co-ordinate the resolution of day-to-day queries from clients & occupiers.
• Perform variable head lease calculations, NOI reporting, bad debt provisioning, and any other accounting and administrative duties as needed in support of the property portfolio.

Team Development and Performance Management

Assist the Property Accounts Manager with the training, retention, and motivation of the team to develop commitment and drive high performance, particularly in the continuing development of the Assistant Property Accountants.

Support the Property Accounts Manager with workload management, and oversight of wider portfolio.

Support senior management in creating an industry leading Property Accounting team, which is considered a ‘Centre of Excellence’ both internally and externally.

Maintain Financial Controls

Monitoring of key performance indicators on client portfolio and taking ownership for timely resolution of any issue alongside relevant stakeholders.

Timely and accurate completion of various control account reconciliations & monitoring of funding levels.

Effectively manage risk by complying with company, accounting, and legislative procedures and controls. Identify problem areas and escalate issues promptly.

Performance of other controls as governed by our accredited control framework.

Support with all internal and external auditing requirements.

Engagement with Stakeholders & Wider Teams

Be a point of contact for specific clients for the day to day running of the property portfolio.

Liaise with and support Surveyors, JBS (JLL Business Services) finance teams and other stakeholders on the portfolio, acting on requests and providing information in a timely manner.

Attend internal and external meetings as required.

Ensure strong communication links and working relationships are established and maintained with Property Accounting management, as well as Accounts Receivable, Treasury & Control, Surveying, and other internal stakeholders.

Skills and experience required for this job :

Essential

Strong Excel skills (including working knowledge of pivot tables, V-Lookups, X-Lookups and other similar formulae).

Working knowledge of MS Office (including Word, Power Point, Outlook, Teams etc.)

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, and ability to work as part of a team.

Must be flexible and able to work under pressure, multi-task and effectively prioritise.

Organised, with attention to detail and able to work to tight deadlines.

Ability to manage and develop strong client relationships and provide excellent client service.

Able to use own initiative to resolve day to day issues.

Knowledge of property accounts and VAT accounting.

AAT Level 4 qualified (or equivalent) with 3 years of accounting experience, or QBE (4 years in an accounting function).

1 year property accounting experience.

Desirable

Knowledge of Client Systems (Yardi / MRI / Horizon) would be advantageous.

ACCA / CIMA / ACA qualified.

Every day is different, and in all these activities, we’d encourage you to show your ingenuity.

Diversity and Inclusion is at the heart of JLL. We believe in recruiting, retaining, rewarding, and developing all our employees with regard to their abilities and contributions and without reference to their background, gender, gender identity, ethnic origin, age, religion, sexual orientation, political belief, disability or long-term health

condition.

We are committed to making all stages of our recruitment process and employment accessible to candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions. Please do feel able to be open about this at any point during the process and our recruitment team will work with you to establish the most appropriate adjustments. We are keen to support all our employees with juggling their work, personal and family commitments and alongside our approach to flexible working, we have a comprehensive parental transition support programme to assist parents during the early months and years of parenthood.

JLL Ltd is a Living Wage accredited business, as we believe a fair day’s work deserves a fair day’s pay. To find out more about our Living Wage accreditation please go here .

Company Benefits (subject to change)

Access to company private health scheme

Generous pension scheme

Life insurance

Electric vehicle scheme

Fizz Benefits – access to coupons, vouchers & discounts across 100s of retailers.

25 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays

Brilliant policies including parental and flexible working arrangements. (6 months paid paternity / maternity leave)

Flexible benefits to suit you, including sustainability options such as cycle to work and gym membership discounts.

Make a difference, use your 2 paid volunteering days to help others.

What you can expect from us

You’ll join an entrepreneurial, inclusive culture. One where we succeed together – across the desk and around the globe. Where like-minded people work naturally together to achieve great things.

Our Total Rewards programme reflects our commitment to helping you achieve your ambitions in career, recognition, wellbeing, benefits and pay.

Join us to develop your strengths and enjoy a fulfilling career full of varied experiences. Keep those ambitions in sights and imagine where JLL can take you...

Apply today!

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Location :

On-site –Norfolk, GBR

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet all the requirements. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table! If you require any changes to the application process, please email or call + 44 ( 0 ) 20 7493 4933 to contact one of our team members to discuss how to best support you throughout the process. Please note, the contact details provided are to discuss or request for adjustments to be made to the hiring process. Please direct any other general recruiting inquiries to our Contact Us page >

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