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Financial Analyst (Client Accounting - Real Estate)

CBRE
Glasgow Full-time
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This position is full time, permanent with hybrid working at our Glasgow office.

Role Purpose: Working in the Real Estate Accounting Services team where the individual will be responsible for the delivery of bespoke reporting and statutory accounts to a portfolio of clients.

Key Responsibilities

Primary point of contact for client group dealing with queries and providing support;

Internal primary point of contact for Surveying and Management Services group; working closely with colleagues to provide clients with exceptional outcomes

Responsible for the delivery of bespoke reporting to our internal or external stakeholders in line with internal or contractual KPIS

Responsible for the delivery of full statutory accounts.

Responsibility for the delivery of Vat reporting

Preparation of complex financial Journals

Responsibility review of Trial Balance and corrective actions

Preparation of Reconciliations

Preparation of Vat returns to HMRC

Preparation of IPD returns

Preparing reconciliation of clients’ funds and ensuring cash is paid over to clients in line with agreed procedures;

Acting as the trusted advisor, driving and guiding client on their system and processes

Coordination and resolution of funding issues across portfolio;

Compliance with CBRE’s ISAE3402 control standard, along with any Client required control frameworks;

Reviewing transition review packs and liaising with other teams within REAS to provide exceptional outcomes to our client;

Attending client and internal meetings;

Responsible for review and approval of other team members work prior to final submission where required;

Responsible for assisting other team members passing on knowledge and skills particularly to new members of staff.

Support re\-engineering and efficiencies across teams

Person Specifications / Requirements

ACCA/CIMA preferred (or the ambition to work toward)

Experience in a professional financial services environment

Excellent and technical understanding of trial balance;

Solid understanding of VAT reporting

Sophisticated book keeping experience

Understanding of Real Estate transactions.

Key Skills

Stakeholder management and client relationship management

Key analytical skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines

Ability to make decisions

Excellent communication skills

Numerical and analytically minded

Self\-starter

Why CBRE When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward\-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service and excellence — and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to realize your full potential.

Our Values in Hiring At CBRE, we are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels they belong. We value diverse perspectives and experiences, and we welcome all applications.

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