Job Description

Property Accountant – Melbourne CBD

Location: Melbourne, VIC
Company: BGIS, supporting a newly acquired government services portfolio
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent, Hybrid (post-training)
Multiple Positions Available

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About BGIS

BGIS is a global leader in integrated facilities management, delivering innovative and sustainable solutions across industries. We value collaboration, transparency, and operational excellence, ensuring our teams and clients are supported through clear, high-quality financial processes.

Purpose of the Role

BGIS is seeking a Property Accountant to manage financial activities across a newly acquired government services property portfolio. You will work closely with Property and Facilities teams to provide accurate financial insights, ensure compliance, and support effective property decision-making.

The ideal candidate is collaborative, detail-oriented, and enjoys improving financial processes while supporting teams to achieve their goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and reconcile AASB16 lease-related financial entries including rent, outgoings, and incentives
• Ensure alignment with lease terms, financial schedules, and accounting standards
• Maintain accurate property and asset cost records across the portfolio
• Provide property cost visibility and reporting for internal stakeholders
• Support outgoings reconciliations and landlord invoice validation
• Assist with Utility Invoice review and preparation of invoice upload file
• Assist with review and preparation of monthly rent roll files for all Government departments
• Collaborate with Property and Facilities teams to interpret financial impacts
• Maintain property financial datasets in Power BI and Microsoft Fabric
• Develop Power Automate flows to streamline approvals and data capture
• Ensure financial data integrity in property management systems
• Provide clear financial insights to support property decisions

Education, Experience & Skills

Essential

• Qualifications in Accounting, Finance, or Commerce
• Experience in property accounting, lease accounting, or real estate finance
• Strong understanding of lease structures, outgoings, rent reviews, and property cost allocation
• High proficiency with Excel, Power BI, Microsoft Fabric, and digital financial tools
• Collaborative and supportive approach with strong communication skills

Desirable

• Experience with Facilities Management or government property portfolios
• Experience improving financial workflows and reporting processes

Workplace Flexibility

Based at our Melbourne CBD office - close to public transport.

After probation/training, the role transitions to a hybrid arrangement 2 days WFH, 3 days office with flexibility around start/finish times within Core Business Hours.

Occasional site visits within Melbourne CBD will be required plus some ad hoc additional hours as well on an as-needed basis.

Why Join BGIS?

Key Benefits Include:
✔ AFR Best Places to Work 2024 & 2025
✔ Winner of Inspiring Workplaces Award 2025
✔ Global organisation recognised for innovation & excellence
✔ Endorsed by Work180 as an employer of choice for women
✔ Health and wellbeing support, EAP, wellness programs & flu vaccinations
✔ Career development, internal mobility & mentoring programs
✔ Paid volunteer days and donation matching
✔ Recognition programs for contributions and service milestones
✔ Spot recognition vouchers and $2,000 employee referral bonus.
✔ Access to Flare for discounts across retailers, energy, utilities & 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

How to Apply

If you are proactive, collaborative, and passionate about property finance and improving workflows, we would love to hear from you.

BGIS encourages applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQ+ individuals, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

Eligibility: Applicants must have full working rights in Australia.

Apply now and join a workplace that values diversity, sustainability, safety, and continuous improvement.

Explore more opportunities at: https://apac.bgis.com