Lease Accountant

About the Role

We’re on the lookout for a talented and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Lease Accountant on a 12 month fixed term contract
. This is a fantastic opportunity to take on a pivotal role within a dynamic and fast-paced environment, where you’ll be at the heart of lease administration and financial operations across our UK shopping centres—including Westfield London and Westfield Stratford City. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and thrive in a collaborative, innovative team, we’d love to hear from you.

You’ll be responsible for maintaining all tenant and lease accounts for UK shopping Centres for revenue and operational recognition. Processing lease changes efficiently within our SAP/S4 Hana system, keeping information up to date and reliable. In addition, you’ll play a vital role in supporting our billing and credit control functions, helping to ensure smooth financial operations and clear communication with tenants and internal teams.

• Work closely with the Lease Administration & Billing Manager and Leasing and Legal departments to ensure all tenancy and change information is captured accurately in SAP/S4 Hana.
• Assist with the lease renewal process, credit checks, internal lease letters, completion statements and reporting.
• Real Estate, Commercial Partnerships, Intercompany and Utility Billing.
• Communicate effectively with the business and tenants to deal with lease and billing enquiries and queries.
• Responsible for the annual preparation of the Service Charge & Insurance calculations and billings, and supporting the business with tenant queries.

• Monitor all processes and procedures to ensure compliance with URW policies and procedures.
• Ensure all activities comply with the requirements of the current version of the Centre Health and Safety Policy Manual.
• Undertake specific risk management tasks as delegated from time to time.

• Communicates in a highly effective manner with the ability to interpret complex information.
• Conducts all work in an ethical, professional and confidential manner.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a cross-functional team while maintaining accuracy and timeliness in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to analyse data.
• High attention to detail.
• Good knowledge of commercial conveyancing legal documents, especially commercial leases.
• Accounting background – Studying or intending – AAT Preferable.
• Property-related background preferred.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook and Excel, using formulas and Vlookup & SUMIF /Experian tool
  -Credit check tool.
• ERP system knowledge, SAP /S4
  
  Hana experience essential.

At Unibail‑Rodamco‑Westfield (URW), we develop and operate a portfolio of sustainable, premium, mixed‑use real estate assets across Europe and the United States. Driven by our purpose to Reinvent Being Together, we are committed to accelerating urban regeneration and rethinking how we live together in cities. Today, 2,000 dedicated individuals are working together to reshape the future of real estate and shopping centres by creating innovative, engaging spaces that truly redefine community connections.

Our flagship destinations are more than just places; they're the heartbeat of the community. We empower our employees to make a real impact through volunteering, DE&I programs, and leading ESG efforts. URW is at the forefront of experiential entertainment, constantly pushing boundaries to craft unforgettable in‑person and digital experiences. By surprising and delighting our customers, we create magical moments and reinvent togetherness in every interaction.

Within our Northern Europe Region - spanning the Netherlands, Denmark, Sweden, and the UK - we own and manage eight exceptional assets. These include Westfield London, Westfield Stratford City, Westfield Mall of the Netherlands and Stadshart Amstelveen.

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