Assistant Accountant

Recruiter
Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Salary
Competitive salary
Posted
26 Nov 2022
Closes
02 Dec 2022
Ref
REQ239660
Experience level
Qualified accountant
How we support the Whole You:

Our benefits are a good reason to come to JLL.

We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people in our industry, and then empowering them with the resources and support to enhance their health, financial and personal well-being. Our underlying benefits philosophy is this: be fair to our people and provide opportunities for those who take advantage of our programs and resources to increase their personal and financial security.

Shaping the future of real estate for a better world

At JLL, we see a Brighter Way forward for our clients, our people, our planet, and our communities. With over 200 years of real estate experience, we are, and always have been, in continual pursuit of brighter ways of working.

What this opportunity involves:

We are seeking a Finance professional to join us to be our next Assistant Accountant. You can be based in Canberra or Melbourne CBD.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will work on an exciting, large government portfolio, responsible for administering the daily financial responsibilities on behalf of the client.

Please note that you must be an Australian Citizen in order to comply with our client's requirement with the ability to gain and retain relevant security clearance.

What this role involves:
  • Performing funding requests for rent, property operating and capital expenditure
  • Monthly accruals for rent, property operating and capital expenditure, and posting of journals into the accounting system
  • Assist with month-end, budgets and forecast including analysis of client data and responding to financial queries from the client
  • Working with JLL staff and stakeholders to establish procedures and systems
  • Facilitate payment processing
  • Coding and processing of non-system invoices
  • Review and process all petty cash acquittals
  • Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including leasing managers, lease administration, facilities management, and client representatives
  • Provide a high level of customer service to the client, third parties and other team members
  • Assist with other ad-hoc tasks

Sound like the job you are looking for? Before you apply it's also worth knowing what we are looking for:
  • Bachelor in Accounting / Finance or equivalent
  • Achievement of or studying towards professional qualifications (CA or CPA) will be highly regarded
  • Previous experience in property industry will be advantageous
  • Sound working knowledge of accounting principles and systems
  • Demonstrated ability to work within tight deadlines and to prioritise workload is essential
  • A self-starter with ability to work remotely when required
  • Sound computer literacy
  • Sound written and oral communication skills
  • Good interpersonal skills to manage diverse range of stakeholders

What you can expect from us:

AT JLL, we value your health and wellbeing which is why we are excited to announce a whole raft of new benefits through our WHEREFIT partnership! WHEREFIT provides you with access to exclusive corporate discounts of up to 40% off at leading fitness and wellbeing brands across Australia. With over 2,000 unique offers across gyms, activewear, studios, healthy meals, supplements, accessories, self-care and more, there is something for everyone so you can perform at your best!

As an organisation, we don't just accept that we are a place of many different people, but we embrace it, we celebrate it, and we proactively support the needs that difference brings. JLL is committed to equal opportunity and building an inclusive workplace. This is why, for more than a decade, we continue to rank among the World's Most Ethical Companies. We support applications from all underrepresented groups, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBT+, people with disability and people of all age, religions and race. We are dedicated to offering veterans from all ranks and services a successful civilian career as they transition out of the military. We recognise and appreciate the skills acquired in their service careers as vital and transferable to our workforce.

Interested candidates, please apply following the link below quoting job reference number JPREQ239660

Location:

-Canberra, ACT, Melbourne, VIC

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If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all of the requirements. We're interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

About JLL -

We're JLL-a leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We have operations in over 80 countries and a workforce of over 102,000 individuals around the world who help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. As a global Fortune 500 company, we also have an inherent responsibility to drive sustainability and corporate social responsibility. That's why we're committed to our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world. We're using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people and our communities.

Our core values of teamwork, ethics and excellence are also fundamental to everything we do and we're honored to be recognized with awards for our success by organizations both globally and locally.

Creating a diverse and inclusive culture where we all feel welcomed, valued and empowered to achieve our full potential is important to who we are today and where we're headed in the future. And we know that unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives help us think bigger, spark innovation and succeed together.

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