Senior Financial Accountant - Property

A distinguished opportunity is presented by one of Sydney’s highly regarded real estate investment firms, which seeks a Senior Financial Accountant to join its accomplished and collegial finance division

A leading real estate investment firm in Sydney is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant to join their highly regarded finance team. This is an exceptional opportunity for you to play a pivotal role in the financial operations of a diverse property portfolio, supporting both corporate and fund entities. You will be welcomed into a supportive environment that values collaboration, knowledge sharing, and professional growth. The organisation is committed to providing flexible working opportunities and ongoing training, ensuring you have the resources to thrive and develop your expertise. If you are looking for a position where your attention to detail, interpersonal skills, and commitment to excellence will be truly valued, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

What you'll do:

As a Senior Financial Accountant – Real Estate Investment, you will play an integral role in managing the financial reporting cycle across a broad range of property assets. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include preparing management accounts, supporting audit processes, producing IFRS-compliant reports, and facilitating tax return submissions. You will also be involved in preparing investor communications, monitoring debt compliance, assisting with fund establishment activities, and overseeing asset disposal accounting. Success in this role requires a keen eye for detail, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to work collaboratively within a close-knit finance team. Your efforts will directly contribute to transparent reporting and sound financial management practices that underpin the continued growth of the business.

• Prepare monthly management accounts for all entities within the property portfolio, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant standards.
• Assist with the half-year review and year-end audit process for all funds and corporate entities by providing timely and accurate financial information.
• Support the preparation of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) financial reports as well as detailed cashflow statements for various stakeholders.
• Facilitate the preparation of income tax returns for all entities, collaborating closely with internal teams and external advisors to ensure compliance.
• Prepare trust distribution statements and annual tax statements, maintaining meticulous records for high-net-worth investor funds.
• Contribute to the preparation of half-year investor reports for high-net-worth funds by compiling clear and concise financial data.
• Monitor debt facility compliance by tracking covenants and reporting requirements across multiple financing arrangements.
• Assist with the establishment of new funds, including acquisition accounting for newly acquired properties within the portfolio.
• Manage accounting processes related to asset disposals and coordinate the wind-up of trusts in accordance with regulatory guidelines.

What you bring:

To excel as a Senior Financial Accountant – Real Estate Investment, you will bring significant experience in financial reporting within property investment or related industries. Your background should include hands-on involvement in audit support, IFRS reporting, tax compliance, investor communications, debt monitoring, fund establishment activities, asset disposals, and trust administration. You are known for your reliability, attention to detail, and ability to communicate effectively with both internal colleagues and external partners. Your collaborative nature ensures you work harmoniously within teams while delivering high-quality results under tight deadlines. A commitment to continuous learning and professional development will see you thrive in this environment where knowledge sharing is encouraged.

• Demonstrated experience preparing monthly management accounts within a complex organisational structure or property investment environment.
• Proven track record supporting audit processes at both half-year review and year-end stages for multiple entities or funds.
• Strong understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) with hands-on experience preparing compliant financial statements.
• Comprehensive knowledge of income tax return preparation for trusts, companies, or similar structures within real estate or investment sectors.
• Experience preparing trust distribution statements and annual tax statements for high-net-worth investors or managed funds.
• Ability to compile clear investor reports by synthesising complex financial data into accessible formats for stakeholders.
• Familiarity with debt facility compliance requirements including covenant monitoring and lender reporting obligations.
• Exposure to fund establishment processes such as acquisition accounting for new property investments or similar transactions.
• Competence in managing asset disposals from an accounting perspective as well as coordinating trust wind-ups in line with regulatory expectations.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a collaborative approach to problem-solving within multidisciplinary teams.

What sets this company apart:

This real estate investment firm stands out due to its unwavering commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace where every team member’s contribution is valued. Employees benefit from flexible working opportunities that support work-life balance alongside generous pension contributions that reflect long-term investment in staff wellbeing. The company places great emphasis on professional growth through structured training programmes led by experienced mentors who are dedicated to helping you expand your skillset. With a culture built on mutual respect, open communication, and shared success, you will find yourself surrounded by dependable colleagues who are passionate about achieving collective goals. The organisation’s supportive leadership style ensures that everyone has access to guidance when needed while being empowered to take ownership of their responsibilities. By joining this team, you become part of a network that prioritises collaboration over competition—making it an ideal place for those who value connection and community at work.

What's next:

If you are ready to take your career forward in an environment that values your expertise and supports your growth ambitions, this is your chance to make an impact within a respected real estate investment firm.

Apply today by clicking on the link below—your next rewarding opportunity awaits!

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply. To apply please click apply or call Rachel Kay on 02 82893113 for a confidential discussion.