Senior Reporting Accountant

CBRE; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global real estate firm is seeking an experienced Senior Reporting Accountant to join their Investment and Reporting Accounting team in Glasgow. This role involves delivering high-quality accounting services, mentoring junior staff, and preparing complex financial reports. The ideal candidate has proven experience in a similar role, strong technical accounting knowledge, and excellent communication skills. Competitive salary and benefits are offered. Join a collaborative work environment that values diverse perspectives.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunity to work with a global team

Professional development opportunities

Dynamic work environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Accountant in a similar role.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality accounting services to clients.
• Shape and implement accounting processes.
• Mentor and guide junior team members.
• Prepare bespoke management reports and financial statements.
• Review SPV and Holdco reporting.

Skills

Technical accounting skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to prioritize tasks

Job description

About the role

We are seeking an experienced and accomplished Senior Reporting Accountant to join our Investment and Reporting Accounting team. Driven by significant growth and the onboarding of new clients, we are expanding our team and offering a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact. You will play a critical role in delivering high‑quality services to a diverse portfolio of clients across Europe.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high‑quality accounting services to a diverse portfolio of clients, ensuring their financial needs are met and exceeded.
• Shape and implement accounting processes and procedures that drive efficiency, accuracy, and innovation, setting a new standard for our team.
• Mentor and guide junior team members, helping them to develop their skills, build their confidence, and achieve their full potential.
• Prepare bespoke monthly and quarterly management reports, as well as annual and interim standalone and consolidated financial statements in accordance with IFRS and FRS 102 for a range of complex entities.
• Review and prepare SPV and Holdco reporting and financial statements, while providing support with financial analysis, complex reporting, and work on acquisitions and disposals.
• Collaborate with colleagues across Europe to deliver exceptional services, leveraging diverse perspectives and expertise to drive results.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Senior Accountant in a similar role
• Strong technical accounting skills and knowledge
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and prioritize multiple tasks

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.