GWS 2026 Finance Graduate Scheme

CBRE, Inc.; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global real estate services firm is seeking a Finance Graduate trainee in Westminster. You will participate in a 3-year rotational program across core finance functions, gaining hands-on experience while pursuing the ACA Level 7 Apprenticeship qualification. Responsibilities include operational finance activities, financial reporting, and advanced accountancy skills development. Applicants should be final-year undergraduates or recent graduates with strong numerical and analytical skills. This position offers a unique opportunity to learn from experienced professionals in the finance sector.

Qualifications

• Final-year undergraduates or recent graduates with less than two years' experience in any degree discipline.
• Excellent numerical, written and verbal communication skills.
• Analytical thinking – ability to comprehend, analyse and interpret documents.
• Planning & organizing skills – ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable and courteous service to clients.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with contract teams to carry out operational finance activities.
• Develop expertise in key finance reporting processes.
• Focus on advanced accountancy skills such as performance analysis and issue resolution.

Skills

Excellent numerical skills

Verbal communication

Analytical thinking

Planning and organizing skills

Education

Final-year undergraduate or recent graduate

Job description

GWS is redefining 'workplace' because we believe every place of work can become a competitive advantage for our clients. Productivity, reliability, engagement, quality, brand - the workplace contributes to business results, whether it's an office, a retail outlet, a laboratory, a data centre, a manufacturing environment, or a virtual location. GWS is uniquely positioned to deliver integrated, full-service solutions with a globally balanced core. We offer fully integrated, bespoke solutions for clients and can support all their real estate needs – helping them turn their real estate into real advantage.

Role Overview

As a Finance Graduate trainee at CBRE's Global Workplace Solutions (GWS), you will complete a 3‑year rotational programme designed to provide you exposure to and experience in core functions of Finance and Accounting across the GWS business. You will also be exposed to high level business partnering with our operational leadership teams. You will undertake three one‑year placements across various finance functions, gaining invaluable insights and experience. Throughout the programme, you will pursue the ACA Level 7 Apprenticeship qualification. Study leave is provided for college attendance, and you will be supported by the next‑generation Learning & Development team and a dedicated Skills Coach to ensure that all aspects of the apprenticeship and ACA qualification are completed.

Responsibilities

• Client‑focused rotation: Work closely with contract teams to carry out operational finance activities such as invoice pool management, WIP tracking, and performance reporting at a contract level. Build detailed operational knowledge of reporting, financial systems and business partnering.
• Core‑finance rotation: Develop expertise in key finance reporting processes such as month‑end reporting and key financial controls such as posting journals and performing reconciliations.
• Advanced Accountancy: In the final year rotation, focus on advanced accountancy skills such as performance analysis, issue resolution, project support and forecasting.

Qualifications

• Final‑year undergraduates or recent graduates with less than two years' experience in any degree discipline.
• Excellent numerical, written and verbal communication skills.
• Analytical thinking – ability to comprehend, analyse and interpret documents.
• Planning & organising skills – ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable and courteous service to clients.

About CBRE Group, Inc.

CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBRE), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas, is the world's largest commercial real estate services and investment firm (based on 2024 revenue). The company has more than 140,000 employees (including Turner & Townsend employees) serving clients in more than 100 countries. CBRE serves clients through four business segments: Advisory (leasing, sales, debt origination, mortgage serving, valuations); Building Operations & Experience (facilities management, property management, flex space & experience); Project Management (program management, project management, cost consulting); Real Estate Investments (investment management, development).

CBRE Values

• Integrity: Honesty and fairness are essential to the way we treat people and the way we do business. We do what we say we will do.
• Service: We go the extra mile to provide services that meet or exceed our client's expectations. We will offer only the highest quality solutions. We expect to be our client's best service provider in everything that we do.
• Excellence: We focus relentlessly on creating winning outcomes for our clients and employees. We look for innovation and continuous improvement in quality, service, productivity, and efficiency in all aspects of our business.

CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affimative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans).