Accounting Intern/Trainee Job ID 196748 Posted 11-Mar-2025 Service line Advisory Segment Role type Full-time Areas of Interest Accounting/Finance Location(s) Glasgow - Scotland - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland As part of the Next Generation Trainee Program at CBRE IA&R, you will have the opportunity to gain practical experience, learn from industry experts and specialists, and gain meaningful work experience during your time at CBRE. The supportive training plan of the program will promote your rapid development. You will also gain valuable insights into how we support our clients and which will help you deepen your knowledge of real estate, accounting, finance, and related areas. Internship Overview CBRE Investment, Accounting and Reporting Solutions (CBRE IA&R) is the fund administration business line within CBRE. At CBRE IA&R, our mission is to be the leading provider of integrated fund and real estate accounting, administration, and data management services, create exceptional value for our clients and people and drive transformation across the global real estate landscape. Our Client Servicing (Fund Accounting and Investment Oversight) internship will be focused on: - Preparation of accounting journals entries - Prepare monthly bank reconciliations - Control bank balances - Control intercompany operations - Prepare monthly reconciliations and reporting packages - Monitor daily movements of banks and registrars - Support in the preparation of Financial Statements - Support in the preparation of documents for internal and external audits What we are looking for: - A forward-thinking and enthusiastic individual with a passion for accounting and finance - Self-motivated with good written and verbal communication skills - Strong work ethic and proactive with a positive attitude - Attention to detail, accuracy and good time management - Good MS Office skills including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint - Ability to speak, read and write in English Internship Program Highlights - Be part of a high performing team and see firsthand how they achieve results. - Gain valuable work experience and learn from your manager and team. - Network with CBRE IA&R colleagues and leaders, as well as those within the larger CBRE organization. - Participate in social events and be given the opportunity to network with fellow interns. - Complete a group final project and present findings to CBRE IA&R leadership to showcase your work and abilities. - 12 month Fixed Term Contract, with potential to move in to a permanent role upon completion of the contract. 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 (https://www.cbre.com/careers/careers-blog) 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 CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)