Senior Corporate Accountant

Together, we can do great things

We shape leading experiences across office, retail, logistics and student accommodation.

We’re one of Australia’s largest property groups, managing $35 billion worth of assets across the country.

Our sustainable returns from investments come from focusing on what matters most to customers — a great experience and doing good. Every day, our people are driving positive impact for people, place and planet. They’re inquisitive, pioneering industry firsts and pushing new ideas to deliver exceptional outcomes.

This passion and expertise creates an employee experience that puts wellbeing, flexibility and opportunity first.

Come join us.

The role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Corporate Accountant to join GPT. Working in close partnership with the Group Finance Manager, this role plays a key part in supporting the delivery of comprehensive financial management across the organisation.

You will contribute to the preparation and analysis of financial reports, assisting with the month-end close process, and supporting budgeting and forecasting activities to ensure accurate and timely financial insights. The role also partners closely with key stakeholders across the business, providing financial support and analysis to inform strategic decision-making.

This position is ideally suited to a proactive and detail-oriented finance professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and is looking to further develop their expertise within a corporate setting.

What you will be doing

• Assisting in the preparation of half year and annual financial statements for the listed GPT Management Holdings Limited entity
• Preparing and analysing monthly financial results
• Preparing monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Assisting in the calculation of tax and preparation of tax returns
• Preparing technical accounting papers
• External audit liaison and preparing audit work papers
• Preparing and analysing quarterly forecasts for Corporate Support units
• Providing regular and ad-hoc support and analysis on financial matters to business partners
• Supporting and reviewing work prepared by the Shared Services Team
• Ad hoc projects to improve processes and to enhance efficiencies as requested

What makes you stand out

You will hold a degree in Commerce or a related discipline and be CA or CPA qualified, with relevant experience in a similar role. You bring strong technical accounting skills, including financial statement preparation and a solid understanding of accounting standards, along with advanced Excel capabilities. Experience with SAP and HFM is advantageous.

You are highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to meet tight deadlines. A strong communicator, you build effective relationships with stakeholders and adopt a business partnering approach. You are comfortable working both independently and collaboratively, think holistically about end-to-end accounting processes, and are confident engaging with senior leaders while proactively seeking opportunities to grow your skills.

What makes us stand out

We value our people

• Enjoy flexible working arrangements and generous leave options.
• Experience market-leading parental leave benefits including 22 weeks paid leave for either carer and childcare allowance once you return to work.
• Embrace diverse and challenging career opportunities, supported by our dedicated Learning & Development Team committed to your growth.
• Engage in comprehensive Wellbeing programs and benefit from market-leading policies and support tailored to diverse needs.
• Be recognised by peers through nomination awards and take part in our generous Employee Referral Program.

We know the power of a great experience

• Ranked 4th in the 2024 Gender Equality Global Report released by Equileap.
• Achieved number 2 real estate company in S&P Global Sustainability Assessment.
• Earned a gold ranking in Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) for LGBTQIA+ inclusion.
• Awarded our fifth consecutive Employer of Choice for Gender Equality citation from the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) in 2023-2025.
• Accredited Family Inclusive Workplace™.
• Committed to our second Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP).

Everyone counts

GPT offers an inclusive workplace culture and embraces people with diverse perspectives, skills and backgrounds. We welcome applications from First Nations candidates, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, people living with disability and people of diverse ages, cultures and backgrounds. 

Let’s get started

If this role sounds like you, we want to hear from you. Go for it!

Click on “Apply” to submit your application and Olivia from the Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch.