Streamline PBSA accounting with QX’s automation-first, industry-led solutions.
Free up internal teams to focus on occupancy, development, and long-term growth.
Building a world-class finance department requires significant investment of time, money, and resources, which can pose a major challenge for student accommodation businesses expanding rapidly. That’s where QX’s PBSA finance & accounting services come in.
We specialize in building back-office operations that help streamline business processes, foster innovation and help future-proof finance operations. QX helps clients achieve this via:
of serving the PBSA sector
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including 500+ certified accounting experts with CPA, CA, ACCA and Masters Degrees
companies choose QX
Enhance your bottom line by reducing accounting cost-per-bed by up to 50%.
Gain access to skilled property accountants through dedicated and adaptable F&A teams.
Leverage our team of 3000+ employees operating across 18 offices and 5 delivery centers.
Implement accounting best practices and standarsize PBSA processes to enhance process efficiency.
Effortlessly integrate newly acquired properties with our flexible delivery models.
Improve productivity with cutting-edge technology and customized software & automation solutions.
Sean Foley, Managing Director of Finance at Greystar Europe, discusses how QX Global Group has enabled Greystar's rapid growth through agile finance and accounting support, process optimisation and innovative technology.
David Tymms, Strategic Advisor to QX Board, reflects on his time at iQ Student Accommodation, praising QX for efficiently managing finance operations during multiple ownership changes. He commends their lasting partnership and adaptability, recommending their strategic support for organizational growth.
Listen to Steve Wild, Finance Director of Victoria Hall Management Limited (VHML), talk about his experience of working with QX. He talks about the reasons behind outsourcing finance & accounting to QX, how QX managed the transition and how the partnership helped VHML meet stringent reporting requirements from their clients and add build a stable and scalable process that makes it easier to add staff and sites going forward.
Brian King, VP CFO -Eureka Holdings speaks about his experience of working with QX Global Group.
Scott Berry, Commercial & Finance Director - Fresh Property Group opens up on his finance outsourcing experience with QX Global Group and the key business benefits from this decade-long partnership.
The QX Team works with industry-standard software to streamline finance and accounting for student accommodation providers. Additionally, we are also flexible in incorporating any additional systems in our solutions to suit your specific organisational needs.
Common PBSA accounting challenges include managing high transaction volumes across multiple properties, aligning income recognition with varied lease terms, and ensuring accuracy in student deposit tracking and reconciliations. Add to that the need for real-time reporting and staying compliant with evolving tax and audit standards, and the pressure on internal finance teams grows quickly.
Effective PBSA investments management relies on a combination of core accounting services like property-level bookkeeping, revenue recognition, accounts payable, bank reconciliations, and drawdown working. Layered with detailed reporting, asset-level tracking, and investment accounting, these services provide the financial clarity needed to manage and grow PBSA portfolios.
To optimize tax efficiency for your PBSA investments, ensure accurate expense categorization, track development costs diligently, and stay aligned with allowable deductions and capital allowances. Outsourced teams with sector-specific expertise can help streamline tax reporting and ensure compliance. Additionally, these experts can also help identify savings opportunities which the in-house might miss out on.
A specialized PBSA management company can take charge of complex financial operations like budgeting, revenue tracking, lease reconciliations, and vendor payments. By standardising accounting processes across sites and introducing automation, they ensure better cash flow visibility and stronger financial control across the portfolio.
Seasonal fluctuations in student move-ins and lease cycles can create revenue gaps and budgeting challenges. Effective PBSA financial planning involves aligning billing schedules with academic calendars, forecasting cash flow around peak and off-peak periods, and building flexible models that can adapt to unpredictable demand.
With deep sector expertise, scalable teams, and a track record of managing over 250,000 beds, QX Global PBSA F&A services offer end-to-end solutions tailored to the student accommodation sector. From automating P&L reporting to reconciling tenant deposits, QX brings the right mix of people, processes, and platforms to elevate your finance function.
