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Finance Graduate Review

at CBRE Group

Graduate Job

Accounting

London

Review Submitted: July 2026

Overall Rating

4.6 /5

The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!

4.5/5 - Overview of the Role
4.8/5 - Experience & Company Culture
4/5 - Recommendations & Advice

Overview of the Role

Overall, how would you describe your experience at CBRE Group?

My experience with CBRE has been great so far. There is an excellent graduate community which you can connect with regardless of what stage of the Grad scheme you're in. You can also connect with other graduates on different schemes. There is a plethora of social activities you can participant in and events which happen regularly. I'd also like to highlight how transparent and reachable management and senior leadership are, which allows you learn from them and seek advice.

What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?

- Billing & Invoicing
- Liaising with sub-contractors
- WIP Management
- Revenue Recognition
- Reporting
- SOX Compliance

To what extent does your role give you the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and feel valued by your team?

5/5

How does your compensation package - including perks & benefits - fairly remunerate you for the work you do?

4/5

How well do you feel the role is preparing you for your future career?

4/5

How would you rate the extent to which you were developing new or existing skills through formal training and your day-to-day role?

5/5

Experience & Company Culture

How is the support you receive?

5/5

How is your work-life balance?

5/5

What is the organisational culture, values and general atmosphere like?

5/5

How would you rate CBRE Group initiatives when it comes to equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility?

4/5

How would you rate CBRE Group CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) initiatives?

5/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend CBRE Group to a friend?

Yes

Why?

CBRE offer a great work-life balance and great exposure to senior management which allows you to seek advice from people who are in a position you'd like to get to. They also offer several opportunities for professional development which come alongside the role.

How well did the role match your expectations based on the recruitment process?

4/5

When considering the recruitment & onboarding process, have you any specific tips or advice you would give to others applying to CBRE Group?

Make sure you understand the business line you're going into CBRE have several business' Advisory, IM, FM. It's important you understand the nature of that business and how your work may have a positive impact on operations.
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