Expression of Interest – Property Accountant | Melbourne CBD, VIC
Location: Melbourne CBD, VIC
Company: BGIS, Government Aligned Portfolio
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent, Hybrid (3 Days Office/Site, 2 Days WFH)
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About BGIS
BGIS is a global leader in integrated facilities management, delivering innovative and sustainable solutions to clients across various industries. We pride ourselves on maintaining high standards of safety, efficiency, and operational excellence.
As we prepare for exciting opportunities within a significant government property portfolio, we are building a talent pool of professionals who enjoy working collaboratively to deliver exceptional service across a diverse portfolio of predominantly residential properties, with some commercial assets.
Purpose of the Role
BGIS is seeking an experienced Property Accountant to support the financial management and governance of a diverse property portfolio. Reporting directly to the Finance Manager, you will work collaboratively with Property Managers, Facilities teams, clients and internal stakeholders to deliver accurate financial reporting, lease accounting support and meaningful property insights.
This role will have a strong residential property focus, alongside commercial assets, requiring an understanding of different lease structures, tenancy arrangements and property-related financial requirements.
The ideal candidate will be someone who enjoys working as part of a close-knit and collaborative team, is curious and open to learning, and takes pride in delivering accurate and reliable outcomes. You will be joining a supportive team environment where collaboration, shared success and positive working relationships are highly valued.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and reconcile lease-related financial entries including rent, outgoings and incentives, ensuring alignment with lease terms and accounting standards.
- Maintain accurate property cost records, including rent, utilities, repairs and maintenance expenditure.
- Support monthly property finance reporting, including budget utilisation, cost trends and financial insights.
- Complete annual outgoings reconciliations and ensure recoverable expenses are accurately recorded.
- Work closely with Property Managers, Facilities Managers and client representatives to understand and communicate financial impacts.
- Support property, leasing and finance teams with data analysis and reporting to assist informed decision-making.
- Maintain property financial datasets within Power BI and Microsoft Fabric.
- Identify opportunities to improve workflows through digital tools, including Power Automate and enhanced data processes.
- Ensure strong financial governance and compliance across the property portfolio.
Education, Experience & Skills
Essential:
- Experience in property accounting, lease accounting or real estate finance.
- Strong understanding of property accounting principles, lease structures, rent reviews, outgoings and property cost allocation.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, standards and agreements, including Estate Agents Act trust accounting requirements.
- Relevant tertiary qualification in accounting, finance, commerce or a related discipline.
- Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills, with the ability to analyse and interpret financial data.
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and embrace new technologies and process improvements.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to build positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Desirable:
- Experience supporting government property portfolios.
- Experience using property management systems such as Manhattan and/or PropertyMe.
- Victorian trust accounting training.
- Experience working with Power BI, Microsoft Fabric or workflow automation tools.
Workplace Flexibility
This permanent position is based in Melbourne CBD , close to public transport, with a hybrid arrangement of three days in the office or on site and two days working from home .
Why Join BGIS?
Key Benefits Include:
✔ Spot recognition vouchers and $2,000 employee referral bonus.
✔ Access to Flare for discounts across retailers, energy, utilities and much more.
✔ Fitness Passport (access for you and your family to gyms and aquatic centres nationwide), employee discounts and optional yearly paid flu vaccination vouchers.
✔ AFR Best Places to Work 2024 & 2025.
✔ Winner of Inspiring Workplaces Award 2025.
✔ Career progression through secondments, internal mobility and development programs.
✔ Health and wellbeing support including EAP, wellness programs and volunteer initiatives.
✔ Endorsed by Work180 as an employer of choice for women.
✔ Recognised as a Top 101 Workplace for Women in 2026 by Work180.
✔ Inclusive workplace initiatives supported through our Stretch RAP, Veteran Advocacy Group and Innovation Council.
How to Apply
If you are a detail-oriented Property Accountant who enjoys working collaboratively, improving processes and delivering accurate financial outcomes, we would love to hear from you.
BGIS is an equal opportunity employer and we strongly encourage applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQ+ individuals, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.
Eligibility
To be successful in this role, applicants must have full working rights in Australia. A Police Clearance and Working with Children Check will be required for the successful candidate.
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