Property Accountant

Redpath Partners ·www.redpathpartners.com

Location Central Auckland, - None Specified -
Type Full time
Level Mid
Source Shazamme
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced property accounting professional to join a well-established commercial property business based in Auckland.

This role will take ownership of the financial management of a commercial property portfolio, including shopping centres and mixed-use assets. Working closely with operational stakeholders and supported by a Property Administrator, you will play a key role across trust accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, wash-ups, compliance, and portfolio performance.

This position would suit someone with strong commercial property accounting experience who enjoys working in a hands-on and collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

Trust Accounting & Banking

  • Reconcile trust accounts across multiple properties
  • Oversee daily receipting, payments, transfers, and owner distributions
  • Ensure compliance with trust accounting requirements

Financial Reporting

  • Prepare monthly financial reports, journals, and accruals
  • Review P&L reporting and maintain financial accuracy across the portfolio
  • Assist with forecasting and financial analysis

Tenant & Lease Accounting

  • Oversee tenant accounts, rent reviews, and lease-related charges
  • Review tenant statements, reconciliations, and recoveries
  • Ensure lease data and billing information is accurately maintained

Budgeting & Outgoings Wash-Ups

  • Lead annual property and tenant budgeting processes
  • Manage outgoings wash-ups and expense recoveries
  • Maintain accurate expense allocations and coding

Audit & Compliance

  • Coordinate and lead audit processes
  • Ensure ongoing compliance across trust and property accounting functions

Portfolio Onboarding

  • Assist with onboarding new properties and establishing financial structures and processes
About You
  • Previous experience in commercial property or trust accounting
  • Strong understanding of budgeting, outgoings recoveries, and wash-ups
  • Knowledge of commercial leases and tenant accounting
  • Strong reporting and reconciliation skills
  • High attention to detail with strong organisational capability
  • Ability to build relationships across property and finance teams
  • Experience working across retail or shopping centre portfolios will be highly regarded

Frequently asked questions

Who is hiring for the Property Accountant role?
Redpath Partners is hiring for the Property Accountant position, a Shazamme client. Apply directly on the employer's career site.
Where is the Property Accountant job located?
The Property Accountant role with Redpath Partners is based in Central Auckland, US.
Is the Property Accountant role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Redpath Partners.
What experience level is the Property Accountant role?
The Property Accountant position is aimed at mid-level candidates.
How do I apply for the Property Accountant role at Redpath Partners?
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