Cushman & Wakefield
A global commercial real‑estate firm delivering services from leasing to asset and facilities management.
Provide accurate accounting services for a property portfolio and support client finance operations.
23 days ago
Intermediate (4-7 years), Experienced (8-12 years), Junior (1-3 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Part Time
Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Company Size
52,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Advisory & Transaction Services
Capital Markets
Corporate Solutions
Facilities Management
Global Occupier Services
Investment Management
Project & Development Services
Valuation & Advisory
Sector Specialisms
Industrial
Logistics
Public Sector
Rail
Healthcare
Hospitality
Office
Investor
Role
Description
financial reporting
cash reconciliation
general ledger
system validation
trial balance
client liaison
- Manage day-to-day queries from Property Managers and Clients, providing clear and professional responses.
- Monitor and validate outputs from internal systems and offshore support teams.
- Prepare standard and bespoke financial reports for clients and internal stakeholders.
- Ensure the accounting system is kept up to date to maintain data integrity and promptly complete any data change requests.
- Ensure Client income is paid across in line with contractual obligations and without error.
- Own and have full sight of Client and property Trial balances ensuring any discrepancies are resolved during management.
- Critically review SC cash reconciliations including tenant recoverable, clearing any discrepancies.
- Lead Client calls from an accounting perspective and managing external stakeholders.
- Prepare and reconcile non-recoverable invoices to be paid on behalf of Clients ensuring the prompt issuance of funding requests and receipt of funds.
- Support the development and coaching of Assistant Client Accountant(s) that may deliver to your Client or be part of your wider team.
- Deliver accurate and timely accounting services in line with contractual obligations and internal SLAs.
- Maintain up-to-date records in line with internal compliance and client reporting standards.
- Support with Client audit requests.
- Work collaboratively with Property Managers, Facilities Managers, and wider Client Accounting teams.
- Own service charge year-end reconciliations, rent and service charge postings, and general ledger management ensuring audit queries are resolved in full.
- Ensure all accounting work complies with internal procedures, RICS guidelines, and client money regulations.
- Maintain a schedule of Client delivery ensuring accurate records and filing system at all times.
- Prepare accurate and timely completion statements upon request.
- Flag potential risks or recurring issues to senior team members with suggested resolutions.
- Support colleagues with ad hoc financial tasks as required to ensure smooth service delivery across the team.
- Assist with onboarding and offboarding of properties and clients, ensuring financial data is transferred correctly.
- Liaise directly with clients to provide financial updates, clarify information, and address routine accounting issues.
- Ensure accurate coding, invoicing, and financial records for your assigned portfolio.
- Support the wider accounting teams with resolution of unallocated cash items.
Requirements
2-3 yrs
pm&a tramps
excel
detail
rent accounting
proactive
- 2–3 years of experience in property accounting, client accounting, or a similar finance role.
- Experience using property management systems (PM&A Tramps experience preferred).
- Familiarity with RICS, client money rules, or property industry standards is desirable.
- Proactive, organised, and willing to take ownership of assigned responsibilities.
- Use of PM&A Tramps (or similar property management system) for day-to-day financial processing and reporting.
- Clear communicator with a professional and customer-focused approach.
- Ability to effectively onboard and offboard any new instructions in full including SC handovers.
- Good working knowledge of Excel and Microsoft Office 365.
- Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
- Understanding of service charges, rent accounting, and client money handling.
- Comfortable working to deadlines in a busy, fast-paced environment.
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
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Company
Overview
Founded in 1917
Year of establishment
The company was established in 1917, marking over a century of operation in the commercial real-estate services sector.
$9.5B in Revenue
Annual revenue generated in 2023
In 2023, the company generated over $9.5 billion in revenue, reflecting its significant presence in the global market.
$191B in Deals
Total transaction volume in 2023
The company facilitated over $191 billion in deals in 2023, showcasing its substantial influence in the real-estate market.
4.3B sq ft Managed
Global commercial space managed
The company manages over 4.3 billion square feet of commercial space worldwide, highlighting its extensive portfolio.
- With operations across ~400 offices in 60+ countries, it bridges global scale with deep local market insight.
- Typical projects range from agency leasing and capital-markets advisory to project development and integrated facilities management.
- The firm specializes across sectors including data centers, industrial/logistics, life sciences, retail, government, and healthcare.
- A standout fact: it advises marquee assets like ports, rail hubs, and sports venues.
Culture + Values
- Driven – We celebrate determination. Our intrinsic motivation, proactiveness, and service attitude outperform expectations for our colleagues, clients, and communities.
- Resilient – We tackle challenges with grit. We navigate uncertainty with courage and adapt to deliver impactful outcomes.
- Inclusive – We value curiosity and collaboration. We seek out different perspectives, listen actively and turn feedback into solutions.
- Visionary – We foster forward thinking. Our continuous quest for improvement is guided by our desire to design a better future for our colleagues, clients and communities.
- Entrepreneurial – We act like owners. We are resourceful, creative, and agile, and we balance competing needs to create impactful solutions for the real estate industry.
Environment + Sustainability
43% Drop
Emissions Reduction
Achieved a significant reduction in total Scope 1 & 2 emissions since 2019.
68% Reduction
Office Emissions Efficiency
Improved energy efficiency in offices, reducing emissions per thousand sq ft since 2019.
50% Target
GHG Emission Reduction
Committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 market-based GHG emissions by 2030.
100% Renewable
Corporate Electricity
Aiming to source all electricity for corporate offices from renewable sources by 2030.
- Science-based targets approved by SBTi to reach net zero emissions across the entire value chain by 2050.
- Partnering with clients to set science-based targets by 2025.
- 52% reduction in entire value chain emissions since 2019.
- Electrify vehicle fleet globally by 2035.
- Waste reduction and recycling programs implemented globally by end-2024.
- Single-use plastics eliminated from offices by end-2025.
Inclusion & Diversity
1,400 Veterans Hired
Military & Veteran Program
The program has successfully integrated over 1,400 veterans into the workforce as part of its commitment to supporting military talent.
1,400+ Veterans
Veteran Employment Initiative
Over 1,400 veterans have been hired through the company's dedicated Military & Veteran Program, reflecting its strong commitment to military talent.
- Nine Employee Resource Groups active (e.g., Women’s Integrated Network, LGBTQ+ Integrated Network, Veterans, Parents & Caregivers Together).
- Employee Resource Groups contribute to measurable inclusion via professional development, community engagement, recruitment and cultural observances.
- Aiming to elevate women's representation—no specific percentage disclosed.