Salary: £32,000.00
Keeler Recruitment
Senior Property Accountant – Property & Asset Management
Salary – £32k 000 per annum
Role Overview
Join our Property Accounting team as a Senior Property Accountant and play a pivotal role in establishing JLL as a 'Centre of Excellence' in Financial Management. This position offers the opportunity to work with complex, high-profile portfolios while developing technical expertise and leadership capabilities in a dynamic, collaborative environment.
You'll be responsible for sophisticated financial reporting, maintaining critical controls, and supporting team development while building strong stakeholder relationships across the business. This role is perfect for an ambitious accounting professional ready to take the next step in their career within commercial real estate.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Operations & Reporting
- Portfolio Management: Oversee financial operations for complex, high-profile property portfolios requiring advanced technical accounting expertise
- Financial Reporting: Prepare and review trial balance reports, management accounts, nominal ledger reconciliations, journals, and VAT reporting
- Compliance & Controls: Ensure adherence to client deadlines, regulatory requirements, and internal quality standards
- Technical Support: Provide specialized accounting guidance and perform advanced calculations including variable head lease calculations, NOI reporting, and bad debt provisioning
- Process Improvement: Identify and implement enhancements to standardize and streamline operational procedures
Team Leadership & Development
- Mentoring: Support training and development of Assistant Property Accountants and Property Accountants
- Performance Management: Assist the Property Accounts Manager with workload allocation and team oversight
- Strategic Contribution: Help build an industry-leading Property Accounting team recognized as a 'Centre of Excellence'
Risk Management & Controls
- KPI Monitoring: Track portfolio performance indicators and drive timely issue resolution
- Reconciliation Management: Complete control account reconciliations and monitor funding levels
- Audit Support: Facilitate internal and external audit processes within accredited control frameworks
- Risk Mitigation: Ensure compliance with company, accounting, and legislative procedures
Stakeholder Engagement
- Client Relations: Serve as primary contact for designated client portfolios
- Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with Surveyors, JLL Business Services, and other internal teams
- Communication Excellence: Maintain strong relationships across Property Accounting, Accounts Receivable, Treasury & Control, and Surveying departments
Essential Requirements
Professional Qualifications & Experience
- Education: AAT Level 4 qualification (or equivalent) with 3+ years accounting experience, OR Qualified by Experience (4+ years in accounting)
- Specialized Experience: Minimum 1 year in property accounting
- Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of property accounts and VAT accounting principles
Technical Skills
- Advanced Excel: Proficient in pivot tables, V-Lookups, X-Lookups, and complex formulae
- MS Office Suite: Comprehensive knowledge of Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams
- Systems Adaptability: Ability to learn and utilize various accounting software platforms
Core Competencies
- Communication: Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
- Leadership Potential: Ability to mentor and develop junior team members
- Client Focus: Strong relationship management and customer service orientation
- Adaptability: Flexibility to work under pressure, multitask, and prioritize effectively
- Attention to Detail: Meticulous approach to accuracy and deadline management
- Initiative: Proactive problem-solving and decision-making capabilities
Preferred Qualifications
- Professional Certification: ACCA, CIMA, or ACA qualification
- Systems Experience: Knowledge of Yardi, MRI, or Horizon property management systems
- Industry Experience: Additional commercial real estate or property management background
What We Offer
Comprehensive Benefits Package
- Healthcare: Access to company private health scheme
- Retirement: Generous pension scheme with company contributions
- Insurance: Life insurance coverage
- Sustainable Options: Electric vehicle scheme and cycle-to-work programs
- Lifestyle Benefits: Fizz Benefits platform with discounts across 100+ retailers
- Time Off: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, plus 2 paid volunteering days
Work-Life Balance
- Family Support: 6 months paid parental leave and comprehensive parental transition support
- Flexible Working: Adaptable arrangements to suit individual needs
Career Development
- Total Rewards Programme: Comprehensive approach to career, recognition, wellbeing, and compensation
- Learning Opportunities: Structured training and development programs
- Growth Potential: Clear progression pathways within an entrepreneurial, inclusive culture
Why Choose JLL?
Join a global leader where innovation meets expertise. Our inclusive, entrepreneurial culture promotes collaboration across teams and continents. We're committed to helping you achieve your career ambitions while making a meaningful impact in commercial real estate.
Ready to shape the future of property accounting? Apply today and discover where JLL can take your career.
JLL is committed to diversity and inclusion, recruiting and developing talent based on abilities and contributions regardless of background, identity, or characteristics. We provide accessible recruitment processes and support reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities or long-term health conditions.