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Client Accounts Apprentice (Manchester)

Savills
£22,500 a year
Manchester

Expected closing date: Monday, 2 November 2026

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TL;DR

Key Takeaways

  • Undertake a Level 2 AAT Apprenticeship in Accounts or Finance Assistant.
  • Earn £22,500 per year, working 37.5 hours per week.
  • Gain experience in client accounting and financial administration.
  • The apprenticeship lasts for 1 year, with a closing date of 2026-11-02.
  • Based in Manchester, with one day per week dedicated to study.

About the Role

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) for:
    • 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 (e.g. 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

We are looking for candidates with:

  • Good organisational skills.
  • Word and Excel capabilities.
  • Good written, presentation and numerical skills.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • A diligent and detail-driven approach.
  • Ability to work individually and as part of a team.
  • Punctual, reliable, keen and enthusiastic attitude.
  • A thirst for knowledge and self-motivation.

We value individualism and diversity, so please be yourself and show us what you're really like throughout the selection process.

Training

  • You will undertake a Level 2 AAT or Level 3 AAT Apprenticeship, depending on previous experience.
  • Full on-the-job training will be provided to ensure you gain the necessary knowledge and experience to qualify successfully.
  • You will participate in the full Savills training programme, including mandatory health and safety and office training, as well as role-specific training.
  • 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.

Qualifications

  • GCSE English (grade 4 or C and above) - essential.
  • GCSE Maths (grade 4 or C and above) - essential.

Key Details

  • Wage: £22,500 a year.
  • Working week: Five full days in the office, 9:00 am - 5:30 pm. One day per week will be dedicated to apprenticeship studies whilst in the office.
  • Hours: 37.5 hours per week.
  • Duration: 1 Year.
  • Start date: 2026-12-01.
  • Closing date: 2026-11-02.
  • Apprenticeship standard: Accounts or finance assistant (level 2).
  • Training provider: THE GROWTH COMPANY LIMITED.