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About the role:

CBRE Investment Accounting & Reporting Solutions (CBRE IA&R) is looking for an Assistant Controller to join our growing Investment Oversight team, based in Glasgow.

The Investment Oversight team plays a central role in managing the financial control and reporting for property‑owning companies. Working closely with property managers, asset managers, and external partners across tax, audit, and legal, we provide a deep understanding of each asset’s financial and operational performance. We oversee all reporting, coordination and financial management activities for our clients.

You’ll be part of a dynamic, supportive environment where you’ll have the opportunity to broaden your knowledge, take ownership, and contribute to the continued improvement of our processes.

What you’ll be doing:

• Manage quarterly and year-end accounting and reporting for property portfolios.
• Prepare and assist with IFRS and local GAAP annual accounts.
• Analyse the impact of local regulatory changes on property companies.
• Coordinate property tax processes (control, reporting, payments).
• Prepare quarterly and annual VAT returns.
• Prepare consolidated accounts.
• Coordinate and supervise property company audits.
• Ensure compliance with Mortgage Facility Agreements and prepare loan compliance reports.
• Develop and analyse property forecasts and budgets, including variance analysis.
• Review and understand CAPEX assumptions.
• Estimate and calculate CIT, DTA, and DTL; prepare tax analysis.
• Calculate/review straight-line rent incentives (IFRS adjustment).
• Provide senior financial management support, tax planning, and cash flow forecasting.
• Validate intercompany positions, including loan interest calculations.
• Plan and support cash distributions, advising on strategy.
• Prepare quarterly intercompany distribution and contribution forms.
• Coordinate information flow between stakeholders (clients, teams, managers, accountants).
• Support clients in property transactions (sales, acquisitions, etc.).

What we’re looking for:

• Part-qualified accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent) preferred but not required.
• Experience in Real Estate accounting, ideally within a fund, holding company, or SPV environment would be advantageous but not essential.
• Strong understanding of relevant accounting principles and regulations (IFRS, Local GAAP, VAT, CIT).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

What do we offer:

- Permanent position with a competitive salary and benefits.

- Opportunities for learning and professional development.

- Dynamic international working environment.

- Chance to shape the future of our team.

- Flexible hybrid working arrangements.

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.