Financial Accountant (UK&I)

CBRE; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Financial Accountant focusing on payroll for the UK & Ireland segment. This role involves critical responsibilities such as posting payroll, ensuring compliance with SOX controls, and acting as a liaison between finance teams. You will have the opportunity to identify process efficiencies and contribute to audits, all while being part of a collaborative culture that values diverse perspectives. If you have ACA or ACCA qualifications and experience in UK payroll, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with UK payroll processes and controls.
• Strong background in financial reporting and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Post payroll during month-end close for 10,000+ employees.
• Prepare payroll balance sheet reconciliations in line with SOX requirements.

Skills

UK Payroll Experience

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Process Efficiency Identification

Education

ACA or ACCA Qualified Accountant

Equivalent Qualification

Job description

Financial Accountant (UK&I)

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, in the Financial Reporting sub-team in Controllership. A team responsible for many areas including balance sheet reconciliations, the balance sheet flux, SOX controls and payroll. Specifically, the day-to-day responsibilities of this position are focused on payroll.

What You'll Do

• Post payroll during month-end close by established deadlines for the 3x 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

• 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.