Role title: 

Assistant Client Accountant Apprentice

Location: 

London, Finsbury Circus House

Purpose: 

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 Client Accounts Assistant is to work within a team of Client Accountants carrying out tasks for the team.

Salary: 

£23,500 - £24,000 DOE + £1,000 Sign on Bonus

Start Date: 

Between October and November 2025

About the team:

The Team consists of over 70 members split across three teams, with 4 Directors and 12 team leaders. We are responsible for the day to day client accounting. The management team have a combined wealth of knowledge.

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.

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 working with team property administrator on quarterly budget reports and forecasts; and 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
• Processing of purchase invoices

Required Core Competencies:

• Good organisational skills
• Word and Excel capabilities
• Good written, presentation 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

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.

Career Development:

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
• 25 days annual leave
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Pension Scheme – Royal London
• Life Assurance
• Interest free season ticket loan
• Training
• Employee discounts - save money using our MyRewards, with 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
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• ShareSave - Save As You Earn share option scheme

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 an hour’s commute of the office you are applying to.

Assessment for this role:

• Application Form – CV and essay question (Applications close on Thursday 2^nd October at 11:59pm)
• Personality Profile
• Interview

(We reserve the right to close applications at our discretion prior to the stated deadline. We recommend submitting your application as soon as possible to ensure consideration).

Candidates are advised not to copy answers directly from Chat GPT / other AI platforms. Please be aware that copying responses directly from these platforms will result in your application being rejected and not considered for further progression.

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