Apprentice Finance Assistant

6 months ago

Birmingham, United Kingdom Savills Full time

Founded in the UK in 1855, Savills is one of the world's leading property agents. Their experience and expertise spans the globe, with 600 offices across the Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific, Africa and the Middle East.

The Team consists of over 80 members split across 2 teams, Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable, responsible for the day-to-day processing of finance transactions.

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

There are a number sub teams within Central Finance, as detailed below, and there will be opportunities to spend time in each, providing a wide variety of skills:

- **Banking** - Tenant receipts coding and processing, ssuspense management, banking queries, iinternal/external funds transfer, cash allocation queries.
- **Credit Control** - Chasing payment and manage unapplied cash, cash allocation amendments, query resolution, arrears reviews, ttenant account reconciliations.
- **Accounts Payable** **- Reconciliations **-Account investigation, audit review & approval of Payment to Client’s (PTC) and supplier payments, preferred supplier contractors’ reconciliations.
- **Accounts Payable - Processing Team**:

- Incoming invoice and processing, rates processing through to business rates coders.
- **Accounts Payable - Payments Team -** All client payments via BACS, Cheque, CHAPS.
- **Finance Support Team** - Bank Reconciliations, workflow Instructions, client money movement and refunds
- **Billing Team** - Raise rent and service charge invoices, process utility / insurance / tenant recoverable recharges, assist with service charge budgets

In addition to the tasks described above, the job holder may be required to carry out other duties as may reasonably be required from time to time

**Qualifications**

**Desired Skills**

Good communication and organisational skills are vital to succeed as an Apprentice. You will need the ability to manage a varied workload working as part of a team while also having the ability to use your own initiative, and be passionate about delivering the best service possible for your team and clients.
- Word and Excel skills
- Good written, presentation and numerical skills are essential
- Excellent organisation skills
- Excellent time management skills
- Excellent attention to details skills
- Excellent communicator
- Able to work individually or as part of a team
- Punctual, reliable, keen and enthusiastic
- Thirst for knowledge and self motivated

**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 5 year training contract
- Interest free season ticket loan
- Pension Scheme - Royal London
- Company mobile phone
- 20 days annual leave
- Employee discounts - save money using our MyRewards on thousands of discounts and offers
- Pitch your idea to our Board via the Savills Dragons Den (Innovation and growth initiative)
- 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

**Training Provided**

An Accounts or finance assistant is an integral part of the team responsible for maintaining an efficient and accurate finance function within a business. The Accounts or finance assistant is responsible for assisting the team of accountants with junior accounting duties. It takes approximately 15 months to complete the apprenticeship and you will receive a blended method of learning including online learning and attending live online workshops, working towards achieving nationally recognised qualifications in:

- Level 2 Accounts / Finance Assistant Apprenticeship Standard

Training Provider Train Together

**Things to consider**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent, Apprenticeship

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Health & wellbeing programme

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

- Why are you looking to complete an apprenticeship?

Work Location: In person

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