Assistant Property Accountant

Colliers is a leading diversified professional services and investment management company. With operations in 70 countries, our 23,000 enterprising professionals work collaboratively to provide expert real estate and investment advice to clients.

At Colliers, we do what's right and operate in ways that benefit our people, our clients, our communities, and the environment.

Our people are our greatest asset and we empower their career growth and skill development. We support their health and wellbeing and foster an inclusive and diverse culture, celebrating what makes us unique and enabling high performance

Are you an accounting professional looking to build your career in property accounting within a respected, market‑leading organisation? We’re seeking a detail‑driven Assistant Property Accountant to support a diverse property portfolio within our Real Estate Management Services team. Working closely with Senior Property Accountants, Property Managers, and clients, you’ll help deliver accurate, timely financial outcomes while gaining hands‑on experience across reporting, budgeting, compliance, lease administration, and cashflow management.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Senior Property Accountants with day‑to‑day accounting for a portfolio of clients
• Prepare monthly and annual financial statements, including operating expense wash‑ups
• Maintain lease information and process tenant invoicing within the property accounting system
• Manage monthly cashflow and complete cashbook reconciliations
• Assist with the preparation of annual budgets
• Ensure financial compliance and internal controls are met in line with company policies
• Prepare and file statutory returns as required
• Support system enhancements, software implementations, and process improvements
• Assist with client queries and attend client meetings when required

The value you’ll add

• Strong attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Solid problem‑solving abilities
• A strong work ethic and self‑motivated approach
• The ability to work confidently in a fast‑moving environment
• Intermediate Excel skills (e.g. VLOOKUPs, pivot tables)
• Experience with property accounting systems or a strong technical aptitude

What we offer

We’re proud to be recognised as a 2025 finalist in the Best Places to Work awards, reflecting our commitment to creating an exceptional workplace culture. Some of the benefits we offer include:

• Colliers Academy, a 12-month programme to accelerate your career in property
• Mentoring from industry experts
• Wellbeing benefits and initiatives
• An inclusive and social culture with regular team events
• Additional leave benefits, including Loyalty and Volunteering leave
• Wide variety of product discounts and benefits

Colliers is an inclusive employer, ​where different perspectives, cultures, and backgrounds are celebrated. Colliers provides equal opportunity in all employment practices. We recruit and retain the best people to uphold our enterprising culture and lead our industry into the future.

If you're interested in being part of an enterprising culture that empowers you to do your best work, we look forward to receiving your application.