Assistant Accountant (Fixed Term) Job ID 187175 Posted 10-Oct-2024 Service line Advisory Segment Role type Full-time Areas of Interest Accounting/Finance Location(s) Dublin - Dublin - Ireland **Job Title:** Assistant Accountant – Finance **Location:** 3rd Floor Connaught House 1 Burlington Road Dublin 4 D04 C5Y6 **Reports to:** Finance Director **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 **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 CBRE Advisory Ireland** CBRE Advisory (Irl) Limited is the country’s largest commercial real estate services company with offices in Dublin and Cork. Currently employing over 170 employees, we work with occupiers, investors and developers of office, industrial and logistics, retail, hotel and healthcare property, providing strategic advice and execution for property sales and leasing; tenant representation, corporate services; property and project management; appraisal and valuation; development services; investment management and debt advisory; business rates and compulsory purchase and research and consulting. Please visit our website at www.cbre.ie **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 (based on 2023 revenue). The company has more than 130,000 employees serving clients in more than 100 countries. CBRE serves a diverse range of clients with an integrated suite of services, including facilities, transaction and project management; property management; investment management; appraisal and valuation; property leasing; strategic consulting; property sales; mortgage services and development services. Please visit our website at www.cbre.com **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, color, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability, or age. **S** **alary & Benefits** An attractive remuneration package on offer. CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)