Property Accountant

Colliers is a leading diversified professional services and investment management company. With operations in 70 countries, our 22,000 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 experienced Property Accountant ready to take the next step in your career? Join our high-performing Christchurch team and be part of a global brand that’s redefining real estate services.

As a Property Accountant, you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering exceptional accounting services to our key Real Estate Management Services clients. You’ll manage a diverse portfolio, ensuring financial compliance, accurate reporting, and seamless client communication. From preparing financial statements and budgets to attending client meetings and driving process improvements, your expertise will help us deliver exceptional value.

Key Responsibilities:

• Overseeing accounting functions for a portfolio of commercial properties
• Preparing monthly and annual financial statements and budgets
• Managing lease and tenant invoicing, creditor payments, and cash flow
• Ensuring compliance with Colliers’ policies and financial controls
• Supporting system enhancements and software implementations
• Collaborating with clients and internal teams to meet reporting deadlines
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of our REMS Standard Operating Procedures

We are seeking someone who has:

• Proven experience in property accounting or commercial real estate finance
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail
• Intermediate Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, etc.)
• Familiarity with property accounting systems (Yardi, MRI, or similar)
• A proactive, self-motivated approach with a strong work ethic
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, client-focused environment

What we offer

• Colliers Academy, a 12-month programme to accelerate your career in property
• Mentoring from industry experts
• Wellbeing benefits and initiatives
• Parental benefits
• Study 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.