Apprentice Accounts Assistant (Manchester)

Savills Future Talent; Manchester; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract

Season ticket loan

Pension scheme

APC training costs covered

25 days annual leave

Employee discounts

Sports activities

Employee Assistance Programme

Discretionary bonus scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

ShareSave

Job summary

Savills is seeking a Client Accounts Apprentice in Manchester to support day‑to‑day client accounting operations. You will help maintain property and lease data, generate standard reports for clients, and ensure VAT and client statement reconciliations are accurate.

The role includes on‑the‑job training, Level 2/3 AAT apprenticeship options, and a route to APC training. Five days in the office; salary £22,500–£24,000 with a £1,000 sign‑on bonus.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Eligible to live, work and remain in the UK within 1 hour’s commute of the office.
• Level 2 AAT or Level 3 AAT Apprenticeship depending on previous experience.

Responsibilities

• 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 (e.g. VAT, client statement).
• Site Income Reconciliations.
• Prepare Instructions for Treasury department (following approvals) for demand recharges, transfers and amendments.
• Payment of client property related transactions and general maintenance of client funds.

Skills

Organisational skills

Word/Excel

Written communication

Numerical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Punctuality

Self-motivation

Education

GCSE English & Maths

AAT Level 2/3 apprenticeship

Tools

MyLearning

Job description

Role title:

Client Accounts Apprentice

Location:

Manchester

Salary:

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

Start Date:

As soon as possible, to be agreed with the successful candidate

About the team:

The Team consists of over 40 employees split across seven teams based in Manchester and Leeds, with 2 Directors and 7 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.

How you’ll make an impact:

• 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
• Ahead of anything else, we look for individualism and diversity in our graduate intake - so it's very important at every stage of the selection process that you take the opportunity to show us what you're really like. Be honest and above all, be yourself.

Objectives

As part of your probation, you will be measured against the following objectives:

Technical & Professional Knowledge - Demonstrate a strong foundational knowledge and understanding of the profession you are training within, the qualification you are completing, and the role you are undertaking.

• Enrol and begin active progress towards your qualification, understanding the competencies/KSBs required and maintain an up-to-date record of experience
• Complete all required induction training (including mandatory training on MyLearning)

Business Awareness – Asks good relevant questions, demonstrating curiosity and enthusiasm to know about the business.

• Has a foundational understanding of the UK business strategy, the team strategy and your contribution towards both.
• Adhere to additional requirements in place, set by your division. Has a clear understanding of their personal brand – office attire, etiquette and team expectations

Work Quality – Accurately completes tasks on time, with guidance from team members where required.

• Approach tasks with team and client expectations in mind
• Show attention to detail in all outputs, including data accuracy, formatting, and compliance with Savills’ brand and policies

Time Management – Maintain good time keeping, both personally and professionally.

• Arrive at work in good time, make every effort to be a reliable team member, emulating the working culture of your team
• Meet agreed deadlines consistently, prioritising tasks effectively - communicating any capacity issues or questions early and proactively to your team

Effective Communication – Begin building effective working relationships with colleagues across the team and wider business.

• Have regular 1:1s with your line manager and encourage team members to provide feedback on your work
• Adapt style with different stakeholders, maintaining professionalism at all times

Key skills:

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

Training:

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

Full 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 and APC 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

Find your place to thrive:

Savills is an organisation full of extraordinary individuals. Brilliant people at the forefront of their specialisms, eager to drive progress for themselves, their colleagues and our business as part of a truly inclusive culture.

No matter the role you’re in, we all share one purpose: to help people thrive through places and spaces. This is built into our DNA, shaping the way we behave to deliver the best results. We define it by four key values. We listen, We empower, We challenge, We collaborate.

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.

Assessment for this role:

• Application Form - CV and question (applications close at 9am on Monday 2nd November 2026)
• Online Assessment – SHL (will be sent on application completion and will need to be completed by 12pm on Monday 2nd November 2026)
• Excel Online Assessment
• Screening call & Presentation
• 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.

Applicants are permitted to utilise AI tools to assist in the preparation of their application materials. However, all information submitted must be factually accurate and originate from the applicant's own experiences. Content generated by AI should be used solely as a supportive tool and must be thoroughly reviewed and edited to ensure authenticity. All information provided will be evaluated during the interview process. Applications containing inaccuracies, plagiarised material, or content copied from internet sources will be withdrawn from consideration. For internal candidates, such instances may also lead to disciplinary action.

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.