Role Purpose

CBRE / Turner & Townsend is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Finance Administrator to support our London Project Management (PJM) and Finance teams. This position plays a vital role in streamlining the invoice raising process by improving project setup, financial data accuracy, and fee recovery. You’ll be a key link between fee earners, the UK finance team, and external stakeholders, helping to drive operational excellence in billing, forecasting, and project finance management.

Key Responsibilities

Project Finance Support

Facilitate end-to-end project setup and maintenance within financial systems.
Assist in the preparation and management of fee forecasts.
Monitor project financials and ensure accurate revenue recognition and reconciliation.
Collaborate closely with fee earners to ensure all documentation and compliance checks are completed before invoice generation.

Invoice Management

Generate client invoices and manage disbursements/third-party recoveries.
Support debt due diligence processes to ensure timely and efficient fee collection.
Serve as the primary point of contact for all invoice-related queries.

Compliance & Documentation
Ensure all required information is collected prior to billing, including:

Anti-Money Laundering (AML) checks
Conflict of Interest checks
Client entity and VAT details
Purchase Order (PO) numbers
Supporting evidence of fee agreements for audit purposes

Reporting & Analysis

Support financial modelling and provide updates on project P&Ls.
Attend regular meetings with the wider UK Finance team.
Use enterprise tools to distribute updates and ensure data accuracy.

Qualifications & Experience

Prior experience in a finance or accounting support role.
Actively studying or part-qualified (CIMA, AAT, ACCA).
Familiarity with invoice management and debt recovery best practices.
Experience with PeopleSoft is advantageous.
Strong Excel and financial modelling skills.

Skills & Attributes

Excellent attention to detail with strong organisational abilities.
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
A proactive, solutions-focused approach.
Team player with a positive, can-do mindset.

Working at CBRE

At CBRE, you’ll be empowered by the global reach, resources, and learning opportunities of a Fortune 500 leader. Our culture is grounded in our RISE values and guided by our North Star: creating real estate solutions that help businesses and people thrive. We celebrate diverse perspectives, promote equity and inclusion, and foster an environment where innovation is encouraged and supported.

About CBRE

CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE: CBRE), headquartered in Dallas, is the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm. With over 130,000 employees in more than 100 countries, CBRE delivers integrated services in project management, property leasing, valuation, investment management, and more.

Note: From January 1, 2025, CBRE Project Management and Turner & Townsend will consolidate into a single global business entity. This role will transition to the unified business structure during your employment.

Equal Opportunities

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and provide accommodations throughout the recruitment process. Learn more at: CBRE Careers Accommodations

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Finance Administrator