Senior Accountant

CBRE Group, Inc.; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

ACCA sponsorship

Global team exposure

Career development

Collaborative environment

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. is seeking an Accountant to deliver accurate financial reporting for a portfolio of clients within the UK Investment Accounting Team. You will support monthly/quarterly management reporting, assist with annual financial statements under FRS 102, and help with VAT returns while adhering to SLAs and KPIs.

The role offers opportunities for ACCA sponsorship and professional development within a global team, fostering collaboration and continuous learning in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy/Finance or equivalent.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Willingness to meet deadlines and deliver solutions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate and timely reporting for your client portfolio.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly management reports per client needs.
• Assist with annual financial statements following FRS 102 guidelines.
• Assist with VAT returns in line with regulations.
• Follow SLAs and KPIs and participate in team meetings.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Time management

Problem solving

Team player

Education

Degree in Accountancy/Finance

Job description

About the Role

Join our friendly and growing UK Investment Accounting Team and kickstart your career by providing vital financial services to an exciting portfolio of clients! We're looking for an Accountant to use your accounting skills to help create, review, and organize important financial statements and reports.

As part of our global Investment, Accounting, and Reporting Solutions division, you'll be joining a team with a truly international reach, with offices spanning the UK, Amsterdam, Luxembourg, Germany, and Poland. You'll work closely with a supportive team to deliver great services that help our clients. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn and grow in a fast-paced environment where your contributions will be valued.

What you'll do

• Ensure the accurate and timely delivery of all reporting for your allocated client portfolio, and support on larger projects.
• Prepare monthly/quarterly management reports, working to meet each client's specific needs.
• Help prepare annual financial statements, following FRS 102 guidelines.
• Assist with preparing accurate VAT returns, following all relevant rules.
• Follow established procedures to help meet our Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Participate in client and team meetings, helping to build strong working relationships.
• Prepare bank reconciliations and help manage payment processing.
• Help code supplier invoices within our accounting system.

What you'll bring

• A degree in Accountancy/Finance or a professional equivalent, or a good understanding of financial/management accounting.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to explain financial information clearly.
• A willingness to focus on delivering solutions within agreed deadlines.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
• Good time management and prioritisation skills.
• A proactive and self-motivated approach, with a desire to learn and contribute to the team.
• A positive and friendly attitude, with a flexible approach to work and a team-player mentality.
• Some experience in contributing to reporting using accounting information.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to advance your career in a reputable organization that values professionalism and teamwork.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• ACCA qualification funded by CBRE (or equivalent)
• 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

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 and a premier provider of critical infrastructure services. The company has more than 155,000 employees serving clients in more than 100 countries. CBRE serves clients through four business segments: Advisory (leasing, sales, debt origination, mortgage servicing, valuations); Building Operations & Experience (facilities management, property management, flex space & experience, critical infrastructure); Project Management (program management, project management, cost consulting); Real Estate Investments (investment management, development). Please visit our website at www.cbre.com.