Senior Property Accountant

Senior Property Accountant

At LagardèreAWPL, we’re not just the largest Travel Retail operator in the Pacific – we’re the most passionate! With 150+ stores across Australia, & New Zealand, we bring big brands to life in airports and travel hubs. Our dynamic team of 1,500+ professionals work across 40 unique retail concepts – and now, we want YOU to join our team!

The Role

We’re seeking an experienced Senior Property Accountant to play a key role in managing property and lease accounting across our portfolio. Reporting to the Manager – Property & Business Development Analyst, you’ll lead end-to-end property and lease accounting, ensuring accurate month-end reporting, strong controls, and insightful forecasting of occupancy costs. You’ll partner closely with Finance, Commercial, Development and Operations teams, and work directly with landlords and auditors.

What You’ll Do

✅ Lead month-end close for property and lease accounting (IFRS 16)
✅ Own fixed asset accounting for property-related assets
✅ Interpret and model complex lease terms (CPI, turnover rent, abatements, outgoings)
✅ Drive forecast and budget accuracy for occupancy costs
✅ Manage landlord reporting and audit deliverables
✅ Champion process improvement and automation
✅ Review and manage the coding of all occupancy and capex related invoices

What We’re Looking For:

🎓 CA / CPA qualified (or equivalent)
⏳ 5+ years’ post-graduate accounting experience (retail/property preferred)
📑 Lease accounting expertise desirable
📊 Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills
🤝 Confident stakeholder engagement and problem-solving mindset

Perks & Benefits:

🏠 Flexible Working – Flexible start and finish times, with the opportunity to work from home one day per week
🛍️ Staff Discounts – You'll get exclusive discounts on products in our stores + extra savings on water and hot beverages
🚀 Career Development – Our Better Together development program offers opportunities to upskill, take on new challenges, and grow your career within our vibrant network
👨‍👩‍👧 Paid Parental Leave – We proudly support growing families with up to 18 weeks of employer-funded top-up paid parental leave scheme + additional personal leave entitlements
🎁 Employee Referral Program – Refer your awesome network to our team and if they’re hired, you’ll receive a reward + you’ll go into the running to win an end-of-year bonus
💆‍♀️ Wellbeing Leave & Employee Assistance Program – From day one our permanent employees receive a paid Wellbeing Leave day, and everyone has access to TELUS Health – a 24/7 service offering compassionate, confidential support whenever you need it

We Value Diversity & Inclusion

At LagardèreAWPL, we value diversity, inclusivity, and a collaborative work environment, where you will have the opportunity to work alongside a talented team of people who share your passion for creativity and excellence.

Join us at LagardèreAWPL and be part of a global company that celebrates creativity, innovation, and a commitment to sustainable practices.

 

📢 APPLY NOW and join our team at LagardèreAWPL