Assistant Accountant

at  CBRE

EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

• Min 2 years experience in a similar role;
• Holds a third level degree;
• Pursuing a professional accountancy qualification
• Good understanding of journal entries and month-end reporting
• Excellent attention to detail with a methodical approach to work and tasks;
• Strong IT skills and proficient in Excel;
• Be able to administer and manage an ongoing workload of tasks on a continuous basis;
• Enthusiastic and motivated self-starter;
• Strong communication skills and excellent problem-solving ability

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Assistant Accountant role is a key support role within the Finance team for the CBRE business in Ireland. The role’s main purpose is to support the Finance team in the day-to-day operational functions, month-end reporting, and statutory reporting requirements. This will be an exciting and busy role for the right person within a market leading Real Estate business and would suit someone who enjoys having ownership over their day-to-day responsibilities and thrives in a fast-paced environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Journal entries
• Account reconciliations, including intercompany
• Assisting with Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable
• VAT returns and analysis
• Supporting the preparation of monthly management accounts
• Reporting on month end balance sheet reconciliations in a timely manner. Investigate and escalate any differences to the next escalation point
• Preparing supporting schedules & liaising with external auditors
• Assisting with ad-hoc projects as they arise
• Liaising with all departments and other finance teams to ensure a smooth reporting process and to ensure deadlines are adhered to