Assistant Property Accountant

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Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong.  Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.

About JLL

We’re JLL—a leading professional services and investment management firm specialising in real estate. We have operations in over 80 countries and a workforce of over 92,000 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 honoured to be recognised with awards for our success by organisations 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 the requirements below. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

We are looking for an Assistant Property Accountant to join our Property Accounting team within Financial Management in Norwich. You'll play a vital role in reporting and maintaining financial controls. You'll produce insightful reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations. You’ll engage with structured learning and training to support your ongoing development. But it doesn't stop there. You'll also collaborate with finance and surveyors, building strong relationships and resolving any issues that arise. Your work will be critical to creating an industry leading Financial Management team, positioning us as a 'Centre of Excellence'.

What this job involves:

Reporting and Key Responsibilities

• Supporting financial operations and reporting requirements, including Trial Balance & VAT reports.
• Assisting with creation and delivery of ad hoc reporting to other internal and external stakeholders, such as surveyors and solicitors, as required.
• Review and reconciliation of tenant and landlord direct recoveries.
• Support others with financial operations relating to the mobilisation and demobilisation of property transactions.
• Supporting of day-to-day queries from clients & occupiers.
• Perform any other accounting and administrative duties as needed in support of the property portfolio.
• Assist Property Accountants & Senior Property Accountants in the service delivery across the team portfolio.

Maintain Financial Controls

• Assist in the monitoring of key performance indicators on client portfolio and taking ownership for timely resolution of any
• issue.
• Timely and accurate completion of various control account reconciliations & monitoring of funding levels.
• Effectively manage risk by complying with company, accounting, and legislative procedures and controls. Identify problem
• areas and escalate issues promptly.
• Performance of other controls as governed by our accredited control framework.

Engagement with Stakeholders & Wider Teams

• Be a point of contact for specific clients for the day to day running of the property portfolio.
• Liaise with and support Surveyors, JBS (JLL Business Services) finance teams and other stakeholders on the portfolio, acting on requests and providing information in a timely manner.
• Attend internal and external meetings as required.
• Ensure strong communication links and working relationships are established and maintained with Property Accounting management, as well as Accounts Receivable, Treasury & Control, Surveying, and other internal stakeholders.

Desired skills and experience for this job

• Strong Excel skills (including working knowledge of pivot tables, V-Lookups, X-Lookups and other similar formulae).
• Working knowledge of MS Office (including Word, Power Point, Outlook, Teams etc.)
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, and ability to work as part of a team.
• Must be flexible and able to work under pressure, multi-task and effectively prioritise.
• Organised, with attention to detail and able to work to tight deadlines.
• Able to use own initiative to resolve day to day issues.
• AAT Level 3 qualified or equivalent, with aspirations for further studies.
• Knowledge of Client Systems (Yardi/MRI/Horizon) would be advantageous.

Every day is different, and in all these activities, we’d encourage you to show your ingenuity.

• Diversity and Inclusion is at the heart of JLL. We believe in recruiting, retaining, rewarding, and developing all our employees with regard to their abilities and contributions and without reference to their background, gender, gender identity, ethnic origin, age, religion, sexual orientation, political belief, disability or long-term health condition.
• We are committed to making all stages of our recruitment process and employment accessible to candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions. Please do feel able to be open about this at any point during the process and our recruitment team will work with you to establish the most appropriate adjustments. We are keen to support all our employees with juggling their work, personal and family commitments and alongside our approach to flexible working, we have a comprehensive parental transition support programme to assist parents during the early months and years of parenthood.
• JLL Ltd is a Living Wage accredited business, as we believe a fair day’s work deserves a fair day’s pay. To find out more about our Living Wage accreditation please go here http://www.jll.co.uk/united-kingdom/en-gb/about/livingwage?devicechannel=default

Company Benefits (subject to change)

• Access to company private health scheme
• Generous pension scheme
• Life insurance
• Electric vehicle scheme
• Fizz Benefits – access to coupons, vouchers & discounts across 100s of retailers.
• 25 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays
• Brilliant policies including parental and flexible working arrangements. (6 months paid paternity/maternity leave)
• Flexible benefits to suit you, including sustainability options such as cycle to work and gym membership discounts.
• Make a difference, use your 2 paid volunteering days to help others.

What you can expect from us

You’ll join an entrepreneurial, inclusive culture. One where we succeed together – across the desk and around the globe. Where like-minded people work naturally together to achieve great things.

Our Total Rewards programme reflects our commitment to helping you achieve your ambitions in career, recognition, wellbeing, benefits and pay.

Join us to develop your strengths and enjoy a fulfilling career full of varied experiences. Keep those ambitions in sights and imagine where JLL can take you...

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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!

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