Apprentice Accounts Assistant – Central Finance (Manchester)

Company: Savills Future Talent
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Location: Manchester
Job Description:

Role title

Client Accounts Apprentice

Location

Manchester

Salary

£22,500 – £24,000 DOE + £1,000 Sign on Bonus

Start Date

June / July 2026

About the team

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

The Team consists of over 40 employees split across five teams based in Manchester and Leeds, with 2 Directors and 5 team leaders. The team is responsible for the day to day client accounting and have a combined wealth of knowledge.

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 Treasury department (following the relevant approvals) of the following:
  • Demand recharges of costs incurred from 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 instructed by Client Accounts Team Leader and Head of Property Finance UK.

Key skills

  • Decision Making
  • Collaboration
  • Building Relationships
  • Planning and Organising
  • Adaptability
  • Resilience

How you’ll make an impact

  • Good organisational skills
  • Word and Excel capabilities
  • Good written, presentation, analytical and numerical skills are essential
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Diligent and detail driven
  • Able to work individually and as part of a team
  • Punctual, reliable, keen and enthusiastic
  • Thirst for knowledge and self-motivated

Training

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.

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.

Benefits

  • Permanent Contract for all apprentices, as opposed to a training contract
  • Interest free season ticket loan
  • Pension Scheme – Royal London
  • Training costs covered
  • 25 days annual leave
  • Employee discounts – save money using our MyRewards on thousands of discounts and offers
  • Sports activities (Hockey, Netball, Skiing, Rugby, Football, Cricket, Badminton & Squash)
  • Employee Assistance Programme – A 24 hour service available to all staff and completely confidential
  • Discretionary bonus scheme
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • ShareSave – Save As You Earn share option scheme

Working Week

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

Entry requirements

GCSE English and Maths at Level 4 (Grade C) or above is a mandatory requirement and you may not apply if you are currently studying for or already have a degree.

You must be eligible to live, work and remain in the UK, within 1 hour’s commute of the office you are applying to.

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Posted: June 1st, 2026