Reporting Accountant

CBRE; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A global real estate consulting firm is seeking a Reporting Accountant to join their UK Investment Accounting Team. This role involves delivering high-quality financial reporting solutions, preparing management reports, and ensuring compliance with IFRS and FRS 102 standards. The ideal candidate will have a background in accounting and strong analytical skills, and will be working in a collaborative environment that supports professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunity to work with a global team

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Working towards accounting qualification (e.g., CA, ACCA, or CIMA).
• Experience in preparing financial statements based on IFRS and FRS 102.
• Ability to analyze solutions using technical expertise.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
• Excellent organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as main client liaison for reporting.
• Produce personalized monthly and quarterly management reports.
• Create annual and interim financial statements.
• Identify process improvement opportunities.
• Assist with financial analysis and reporting.
• Generate investor reports and prepare VAT/CIS returns.
• Perform due diligence and calculate NAV.

Skills

Accounting qualification (e.g., CA, ACCA, CIMA)

Financial statement preparation

Analytical skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Organizational skills

Education

Relevant accounting qualification

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 analyse potential solutions using technical expertise and sound judgment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
• Excellent organizational skills and a detail‑oriented approach.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to advance your career in a reputable organization that values professionalism and teamwork. If you are ready to contribute to a high‑performing team and support our clients' financial success, we encourage you to apply.

What We Offer:

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

Working at CBRE

When you join CBRE you will have the support and resources of a global firm where an entrepreneurial mind‑set is encouraged. You'll realize your potential with challenging work, fast‑paced assignments, an environment of constant learning and commitment to results. To enable your success, we provide the best tools, training and leaders in the industry. Our collaborative culture is built on our RISE values and reflects the needs and perspectives of our clients and our people. Our work is guided by our North Star: Creating the real estate solutions of tomorrow, so businesses and people thrive. This informs everything we do—from diversity, equity, and inclusion to sustainability initiatives to workplace safety and wellbeing. At CBRE, we believe that the more perspectives we have, the more dimensions we see. We welcome people with different backgrounds and experiences across industries to apply for open positions even if you do not match every element of the required skills. To discover more about what it's like to work at CBRE, visit Life at CBRE.

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.