Level 3 Accounts Assistant Apprentice

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

You will be joining a team consisting of over 80 members split across two teams responsible for the day-to-day processing of finance transactions.

**Day to Day work**

You will be joining a team consisting of over 80 members split across two teams accounts receivable and accounts payable.

The function of the role is to assist in the property data management, processing & control of finances of client monies held (on behalf of Investors) in order to manage a property portfolio. The Apprentice Finance Assistant is to work within the Central Finance function carrying out tasks for the team.
- Banking - Tenant receipts coding and processing, suspense management, banking queries, internal/external funds transfer, cash allocation queries.
- Credit Control - Chasing payment and manage unapplied cash, cash allocation amendments, query resolution, arrears reviews, tenant 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**

AAT level 2 or A level in a finance related area.

Maths and English Level 2 (or equivalent)

**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

**Personal qualities**
- Able to work individually or as part of a team
- Punctual, reliable, keen and enthusiastic
- Thirst for knowledge and self-motivated.

**Career development**

Savills 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 2-year training contract
- Interest free season ticket loan
- Pension Scheme - Royal London
- 25 days annual leave
- Employee discounts - save money using our MyRewards on thousands of discounts and offers
- Employee Assistance Programme - A 24-hour service available to all staff and completely confidential Discretionary bonus scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Share Save - Save As You Earn share option scheme

**Training Provided**

An Assistant Accountant provides support to internal and external customers.The Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship is at level 3 - equivalent to A-levels - and will equip apprentices with skills and knowledge that can be directly applied in their roles.

This 18 month apprenticeship will prepare apprentices for junior and entry-level accounting roles. It delivers a solid foundation in finance administration, covering areas such as double-entry bookkeeping and basic costing principles. Learners will then move on to mastering more complex accounting disciplines including financial processes, advanced bookkeeping, final accounts and ethical practices for accountants.

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

**Salary**: £17,000.00 per year

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

- What accounting or finance experience do you have?
- Do you have AAT Level 2 or equivalent?
- Why are you looking to complete an apprenticeship?