Client Accounts Apprentice

Summary

The function of the role is to assist in the property data management & control of the finances of client monies held (on behalf of investors) in order to manage a property portfolio.

Wage

£22,500 a year

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Training course

Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)

Hours

Five full days in the office, working hours 9:00am to 5:30pm. One of these days each week will be dedicated to your apprenticeship studies whilst in the office.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 2025

Duration

1 year 3 months

Positions available

2

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you’ll do at work

Day-to-day duties:

Maintain housekeeping of Property & Lease data and financial data on databases.
Assist the Client Accountants in reporting to clients (standard reports plus additional as required)
Ensure accurate reconciliation of client reports (i.e. VAT, client statement etc)
Site Income Reconciliations
Prepare Instructions for the Treasury department (following the relevant approvals) of the following:
Demand recharges of costs incurred by Tenants
Transfer of Rent monies to client
Amendments to Client Accounts
Payment of client property-related transactions
General maintenance of client funds i.e. tenant refunds etc
Maintain professional working relationships with internal and external clients and ensure that good client service is delivered
Other miscellaneous administration tasks as required
Ad-hoc tasks are instructed by the Client Accounts Team Leader and Head of Property Finance UK

Required Core Competencies:

The ability to manage a varied workload, work as part of a team while also having the ability to use your own initiative and be passionate about delivering the best service possible for your team and clients.

Where you’ll work

12 Booth Street
Manchester
M2 4AW

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

THE GROWTH COMPANY LIMITED

Your training course

Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)

Equal to GCSE

Course contents

Record transactional data.
Use the organisation’s standard tools and processes to examine data to identify transactional issues such as, reconciliations and inconsistencies between invoices.
Recognise and rectify routine errors, escalating as necessary.
Plan and review accounting and finance tasks.
Communicate with stakeholders to deliver accurate and timely results, avoiding jargon, using language tailored to the audience and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.
Use finance and accounting software packages to accurately input and manage data to contribute to routine accounting tasks.
Handle data and digital technology in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.
Record transactional data.
Use the organisation’s standard tools and processes to examine data to identify transactional issues such as, reconciliations and inconsistencies between invoices.
Recognise and rectify routine errors, escalating as necessary.
Plan and review accounting and finance tasks.
Communicate with stakeholders to deliver accurate and timely results, avoiding jargon, using language tailored to the audience and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.
Use finance and accounting software packages to accurately input and manage data to contribute to routine accounting tasks.
Handle data and digital technology in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.

Your training plan

Level 2 AAT or Level 3 AAT Apprenticeship, depending on previous experience.

On-the-job training is provided to ensure all the required knowledge and experience is obtained throughout the apprenticeship to qualify successfully.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English and Maths (grade C / Level 4 or above)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Presentation skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Team working
Word and Excel skills
Punctual and reliable
Keen and enthusiastic
Able to work individually
Thirst for knowledge

About this company

Founded in the UK in 1855, Savills is one of the world's leading property agents. Our experience and expertise spans the globe, with 600 offices across the Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific, Africa and the Middle East. Our scale gives us wide-ranging specialist and local knowledge, and we take pride in providing best-in-class advice as we help individuals, businesses and institutions make better property decisions.

Company benefits

£1,000 sign on bonus.

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

We will provide the full suite of Savills training programme, including mandatory health and safety and office training, as well as specific training relevant to your role.

We ensure that your Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is current and that all staff are fully up-to-date with changes to legislation and business needs.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SAVILLS (UK) LIMITED

Apprenticeship Team

apprenticeships@savills.com

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000315426.

Apply now

Closes in 28 days (Sunday 18 May 2025)

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Company’s application instructions

• Application Form – CV and essay question • Personality Profile • Interview (including presentation)

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