Financial Accountant - Controllership

CBRE; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading commercial real estate services firm as a Financial Accountant, where you'll play a crucial role in the financial reporting team. This role involves managing balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring compliance with SOX controls, and supporting audits. You'll work in a collaborative environment that values diverse perspectives and fosters personal growth. If you're a qualified accountant with strong communication skills and a passion for enhancing financial processes, this opportunity is perfect for you. Be part of a dynamic team that drives impactful solutions in the industry.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with strong technical skills in accounting standards.
• Experience in balance sheet reconciliations and SOX controls.

Responsibilities

• Support timely and accurate financial close processes.
• Review and manage balance sheet reconciliations and flux analysis.
• Identify opportunities for efficiency improvements.

Skills

Accounting Standards

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

SOX Controls

Balance Sheet Reconciliation

Financial Reporting

Education

ACA or ACCA qualified accountant

Equivalent accounting qualification

Job description

Financial Accountant (UK&I)

This role sits within the Global Workplace Solutions ("GWS") segment of CBRE looking after the UK & Ireland ("UK&I") business, which has an annual turnover of circa $3bn.

As part of the Financial Reporting sub-team in Controllership you will be responsible for many areas including balance sheet reconciliations, the balance sheet flux, SOX controls and payroll.

What You'll Do

• Support Controllership in successfully closing the ledgers accurately & on-time each financial close.

• Post journals within the close to areas owned by Controllership. Including but not limited to: Fixed Assets, Intangible Assets, Leases, Accruals, Prepayments, Transfer Pricing and Intercompany.

• Review balance sheet reconciliations prepared by the BSO teams ensuring that quality of documentation is high, general ledger accounts do not contain unrequired assets / liabilities and actions at taken on a timely basis (a key SOX control).

• Assist in managing the balance sheet reconciliation process to obtain (and if necessary review) reconciliations prepared by other parties such as Business Finance teams.

• Responsible for performance of the Balance Sheet Flux (a key SOX control and KPMG audit deliverable). The Flux is prepared monthly to fully analyse and explain movements in the balance sheet to a level where drivers are known.

• Assist the Reporting & Oversight team with explanations for movements on accounts as noted through analysis performed by the US Corporate team and those investigating Trade Working Capital.

• Identify opportunities for enhancement and / or efficiency improvement.

• In conjunction with the other reporting team members, when necessary assist in delivery of Group and Statutory audits deliverables in line with internal & external / statutory deadlines.

What You'll Need

• ACA or ACCA qualified accountant or equivalent

• Technically strong on accounting standards

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Big 4 external audit experience highly desirable

Why CBRE

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values - respect, integrity, service and excellence - and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to realise your full potential.

Our Values in Hiring

At CBRE, we are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels they belong. We value diverse perspectives and experiences, and we welcome all applications.