Financial Accountant (UK&I)

CBRE; London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading commercial real estate services firm as a Financial Accountant focused on payroll management. You will be integral to the Financial Reporting team, ensuring compliance with SOX requirements and contributing to financial accuracy across operations in the UK and Ireland. Ideal candidates will hold ACA or ACCA qualifications and possess strong communication skills, ready to thrive in a globally recognized company.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with ACA or ACCA.
• Experience in UK payroll and regulations required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Post payroll during month-end close for UK&I entities.
• Prepare payroll balance sheet reconciliations as per SOX.
• Assist with payroll queries and collaborate with finance.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Education

ACA or ACCA qualified accountant or equivalent

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London - England - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Financial Accountant


We are looking for a Financial Accountant to join our Financial Reporting sub-team in Controllership – a team responsible for balance sheet reconciliations, the balance sheet flux, SOX controls and payroll. Specifically, the day-to-day responsibilities of this position are focused on payroll.

This role sits within the Building Operations & Experience (“BOE”) segment of CBRE looking after the UK & Ireland (“UK&I”) business, which has an annual turnover of circa $3bn.

What You’ll Do

• Post payroll during month-end close by established deadlines for the 5x UK&I entities totalling 10,000+ employees.
• Act as an effective business partner between Controllership and Business Finance to assist with payroll queries.
• Prepare payroll balance sheet reconciliations in line with SOX requirements.
• Execute key payroll SOX controls ensuring that the control is completed by set deadlines and a high quality of documentation is produced.
• Assist with any queries that are raised by Controllership leadership, the EMEA Reporting & Oversight team and the US Corporate team.
• Help maintain process notes on payroll controls and processes.
• Continually seek to identify process efficiencies that could be implemented.
• 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
• Experience of working with UK (and potentially Ireland) payroll
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  
  

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.

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  Mid-Senior level

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  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

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