JLL Hiring for Assistant Accountant Job at Melbourne Full Time

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 91,000 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.

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

What’s your ambition? Is it a big goal or small steps? Professional or personal? We’d like to know, because we make your ambitions our business.

If you’re looking to step up your career, JLL is the perfect professional home. At JLL, you’ll have a chance to innovate with the world’s leading businesses, put that expertise into action on landmark projects, and work on game-changing real estate initiatives.

JLL is a leading professional services firm that specializes in real estate and investment management. JLL shapes the future of real estate for a better world by using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people and our communities. JLL is a Fortune 500 company with annual revenue of $16.6 billion in 2020, operations in over 80 countries and a global workforce more than 95,000 as of September 30, 2021. JLL is the brand name, and a registered trademark, of Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated.

What this opportunity involves:
We are current seeking for a Finance professional to join us as our Assistant Accountant.

Reporting to the Financial Accounting Manager, you will be responsible to support the team in the timely and efficient administration of monthly financial accounting tasks.

This role is required to be based in Melbourne.

Please note: This role is a fixed-term contract to end on 31st November 2022, with the possibility of an extension or conversion.

JLL is a renowned real estate company on a global scale, specialising in commercial property alongside investment management. We have a wide range of career paths and opportunities available. We are seeking ambitious talent to work with us so that you can achieve your ambitions and create rewarding opportunities for yourself. Work alongside a supportive team with the opportunity for career development and continuous learning & improvement initiatives.

What this role involves:
Assist the Financial Accounting Manager to ensure that all month end procedures are adhered to and deadlines met

Processing monthly journals, including analysis of journals

Liaising with APAC Accounts Payable and executing weekly AP Payment runs

Preparing Month End P&L summary reports and Journals for client

Assisting the Financial Accounting Manager with Balance Sheet reconciliation’s

Reconciliation and maintenance of Recoverable Expenses and Generic Clearing Accounts

Analysis of major variances at month end and providing commentaries where necessary

Handling ad-hoc queries from JLL operations, client finance and JLL finance as required

Assisting with the budget process

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

At least 2 years’ of experience in finance operations in real estate, property and/or facilities management industries is desirable but not essential.

Experience in management of financial systems including system monitoring and administration is desirable

Sound written and oral communication skills

Good interpersonal skills to manage diverse range of stakeholders

Excellent attention to detail

Prior experience in property finance is desirable, but not essential

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!

JLL is committed to developing and maintaining a diverse workforce. 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 regardless of race, gender, age, sexual orientation or disability, and that is why, for more than a decade, we continue to rank among the World’s Most Ethical Companies. 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 JPREQ208073

What you can expect from us

We succeed together and believe the best inspire the best, so we invest in supporting each other, learning together and celebrating our success.

Our Total Rewards program reflects our commitment to helping you achieve your career ambitions, recognizing your contributions, investing in your well-being and providing competitive benefits and pay.

We can’t wait to see where your ambitions take you at JLL. Apply today!