Reporting Accountant

CBRE Group, Inc.; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Global team

Professional development

Collaborative environment

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. is seeking a Reporting Accountant to join the UK Investment Accounting Team in Glasgow. The role focuses on producing, analyzing and organizing high-quality financial reports and statements for a diverse client portfolio.

You will collaborate with a committed team to ensure reporting aligns with client expectations and industry standards. The role supports growth as onboarding of new clients expands the team, offering an opportunity to make a real impact within a globally

Qualifications

• Working towards accounting qualification preferred but not essential.
• 1
• Experience in preparing financial statements under IFRS/FRS 102.
• 2
• Analytical mindset with technical judgement.
• 3
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite.
• 4
• Excellent organizational and detail-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Act as main liaison for clients, delivering timely reporting for portfolios.
• Produce monthly and quarterly management reports tailored to client needs.
• Prepare annual and interim standalone and consolidated financial statements under IFRS/FRS 102 for various entities.
• Identify process improvements and work with the Director to implement enhancements.
• Assist with financial analysis and customized reporting for clients.
• Generate investor reports and assist with VAT/CIS returns.
• Perform NAV calculations for acquisitions and disposals.

Skills

Accounting qualification

IFRS/FRS102 knowledge

Analytical thinking

MS Office proficiency

Organizational skills

Education

Accounting qualification (CA/ACCA/CIMA) preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for a Reporting Accountant to become an integral part of our UK Investment Accounting Team, tasked with delivering high-quality reporting solutions for a varied portfolio of clients. Driven by significant growth and the onboarding of exciting new clients, we're expanding our team and offering a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact. In this position, you will leverage your expertise in accounting to produce, analyze, and organize comprehensive financial reports and statements.

Our Investment, Accounting, and Reporting Solutions division operates on a global scale, with offices strategically located in the UK, Amsterdam, Luxembourg, Germany, and Poland. As a Reporting Accountant, you will collaborate with a committed team to ensure that our reporting services align with client expectations and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Act as the main liaison for clients, ensuring that all reporting for your assigned portfolio is delivered promptly and accurately.
• Produce personalized monthly and quarterly management reports designed to meet specific client requirements.
• Create annual and interim standalone and consolidated financial statements in accordance with IFRS and FRS 102 for UK and Channel Islands Limited Partnerships, Unit Trusts, Limited Companies, and Limited Liability Partnerships specializing in property investment.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and work collaboratively with the Director to implement these enhancements.
• Assist the team with financial analysis and deliver customized financial reporting that addresses client needs.
• Generate investor reports and prepare VAT and CIS returns.
• Perform due diligence and calculate NAV in connection with the acquisition and disposal of entities.

Qualifications

• Working towards accounting qualification (e.g., CA, ACCA, or CIMA) is preferred, but not essential.
• Experience in preparing financial statements and accounting for transactions in accordance with IFRS and FRS 102.
• Ability to analyze potential solutions using technical expertise and sound judgment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
• Excellent organizational skills and a detail-oriented approach.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to work with a global team of experts
• Professional development and growth opportunities
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age