Client Accounts Apprentice (Manchester)

SAVILLS (UK) LIMITED

Manchester (M2 4AW)

Closes in 11 days (Monday 8 June 2026)

Posted on 28 May 2026

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Summary

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.

• Wage:

  £22,500 a year

  Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

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

• Training course: Assistant accountant (level 3)
• Hours: 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.

  37 hours 30 minutes a week

• Start date:

  Wednesday 1 July 2026

• Duration:

  1 year 3 months

• Positions available:

  1

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

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.

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.

Training provider

THE GROWTH COMPANY LIMITED

Training course

Assistant accountant (level 3)

Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)

What you'll learn

Course contents

• Assist with the investigation and response to financial information queries.
• Record and analyse financial data using the organisation’s standard tools and processes.
• Apply double entry bookkeeping and accounting standards to process financial documents, generate financial statements and report financial information to users of accounts.
• Assist with production of accurate financial information for the preparation of accounts.
• Reconcile financial data, such as, preparation of reconciliations or review of reconciliations.
• Investigate, resolve or escalate transactional queries and errors within their remit as appropriate.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders.
• Communicate financial information in a way that non-finance stakeholders can interpret and understand.
• Utilise digital skills to present key financial information using finance and accounting software and applications.
• Use software packages to assist with basic accounting tasks in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.
• Communicate using varying approaches and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.
• Assist with the investigation and response to financial information queries.
• Record and analyse financial data using the organisation’s standard tools and processes.
• Apply double entry bookkeeping and accounting standards to process financial documents, generate financial statements and report financial information to users of accounts.
• Assist with production of accurate financial information for the preparation of accounts.
• Reconcile financial data, such as, preparation of reconciliations or review of reconciliations.
• Investigate, resolve or escalate transactional queries and errors within their remit as appropriate.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders.
• Communicate financial information in a way that non-finance stakeholders can interpret and understand.
• Utilise digital skills to present key financial information using finance and accounting software and applications.
• Use software packages to assist with basic accounting tasks in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.
• Communicate using varying approaches and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.

Training schedule

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.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade 4 or C and above)
• Maths (grade 4 or C and above)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Initiative
• Resilience
• Decision Making
• Collaboration
• Building Relationships
• Planning and Organising
• Adaptability

Other requirements

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.

About this employer

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.

https://www.savills.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

• Interest free season ticket loan
• Pension Scheme
• 25 days annual leave 
• Employee discounts 
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• ShareSave

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

• Permanent contract for all apprentices, as opposed to a training contract

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SAVILLS (UK) LIMITED

Apprenticeship Team

apprenticeships@savills.com

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000033591.

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Closes in 11 days (Monday 8 June 2026)

After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.