About Colliers

Colliers (NASDAQ, TSX: CIGI) is a global diversified professional services and investment management company operating through three industry-leading businesses: Commercial Real Estate, Engineering, and Investment Management. With greater than a 30-year track record of consistent growth and strong recurring cash flows, we scale complementary, high-value businesses that provide essential services across the full asset lifecycle. Our unique partnership philosophy empowers exceptional leaders, preserves our entrepreneurial culture, and ensures meaningful inside ownership — driving strong alignment and sustained value creation for our shareholders. With $5.7 billion in annual revenues, 24,000 professionals, and $109 billion in assets under management, Colliers is committed to accelerating the success of our clients, investors, and people worldwide. Learn more at corporate.colliers.com.

The Opportunity

Newly Qualified - Financial & Management Accountant

We are seeking a highly motivated and commercially focused Newly Qualified Financial & Management Accountant to join our London-based finance team. This role will play a key part in delivering accurate financial reporting, producing insightful management information, supporting budgeting and forecasting activities, and ensuring compliance with internal controls and statutory requirements.

The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and can build strong relationships across finance and operational teams.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Accounting

• Prepare monthly financial accounts in accordance with company policies and applicable accounting standards.
• Manage month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and adherence to reporting deadlines.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and investigate any variances.
• Support the preparation of statutory accounts and liaise with external auditors.
• Maintain fixed asset registers and oversee depreciation accounting.
• Manage accruals, prepayments, and journal postings.
• Ensure compliance with VAT, corporation tax, and other relevant financial regulations.

Management Accounting

• Produce monthly management accounts, including commentary on financial performance.
• Analyse revenue, costs, profitability, and key business drivers across service lines.
• Prepare variance analysis against budgets, forecasts, and prior periods.
• Support the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes.
• Develop and enhance financial reports, dashboards, and KPIs to support decision-making.
• Partner with operational stakeholders to provide financial insight and challenge where appropriate.

Business Partnering & Reporting

• Build strong working relationships with department leaders and senior management.
• Support strategic initiatives through financial analysis and modelling.
• Assist with business cases, investment appraisals, and ad-hoc financial projects.
• Provide recommendations to improve financial performance and operational efficiency.
• Identify opportunities to automate reporting and strengthen controls.

Controls & Compliance

• Ensure adherence to internal financial controls and governance requirements.
• Support internal and external audit processes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the finance function.
• Maintain high standards of data integrity, accuracy, and confidentiality.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Fully qualified accountant (ACCA)
• Proven experience in a Financial Accountant, Management Accountant, or similar finance role.
• Strong understanding of UK accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and financial modelling.
• Experience producing management accounts and variance analysis.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Right to Work in the UK: Applicants must possess and maintain the unrestricted right to work in the United Kingdom. Please note that Colliers is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position, either now or in the future.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Experience within professional services, real estate, property, or consultancy sectors.
• Exposure to multi-entity or multi-site reporting environments.
• Experience with finance systems such as Oracle, SAP, Dynamics 365, NetSuite, or similar ERP platforms.
• Knowledge of Power BI or other business intelligence tools.
• Experience supporting budgeting and forecasting processes.

Key Competencies

• Commercial awareness
• Attention to detail
• Financial analysis and insight
• Stakeholder management
• Collaboration and teamwork
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Accountability and ownership
• Strong communication skills

Why Join Colliers?

• Global Leader – Join one of the world's leading real estate and professional services firms, with opportunities for career growth and development.
• Commercial Exposure – Partner with senior business leaders and contribute directly to strategic decision-making.
• Collaborative Culture – Work alongside talented professionals in a supportive, high-performing environment.
• Career Development – Benefit from ongoing learning, professional development, and clear progression opportunities.
• Flexible Working – Enjoy a hybrid working model that promotes work-life balance and wellbeing.
• Meaningful Impact – Play a key role in driving business performance and continuous improvement across the organisation.
• Great Benefits – Competitive salary, bonus potential, pension, private medical cover, and a comprehensive benefits package.

At Colliers, you'll be part of a collaborative, enterprising, and inclusive culture where your expertise is valued and your career can thrive.

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