Accounts Assistant Level 2 Apprenticeship - Manchester

About the role

Client Accounting Apprentice 🚀

About the Team:

Join a dynamic team of over 40 professionals across Manchester and Leeds, working in seven specialised groups. We're all about mastering client accounting and bringing a wealth of knowledge to the table. 🤝

What You'll Be Doing Day-to-Day:

• Keeping our Property & Lease and financial data super organised in our databases. 🗂️
• Helping Client Accountants with client reporting – the usual stuff and anything extra they need. 📊
• Making sure client reports (like VAT and statements) are spot on. ✅
• Reconciling site income like a pro. 💰
• Preparing instructions for our Treasury team (after getting the green light, of course!), covering:
• Charging Tenants for costs. 🧾
• Transferring rent money to clients. 💸
• Making tweaks to client accounts. ✏️
• Handling client property payments. 💳
• Managing client funds, like tenant refunds. 🔄
• Building awesome working relationships with everyone, internal and external. 🌟
• Tackling other admin tasks and supporting the Client Accounts Team Leader and Head of Property Finance UK. 💼

How You'll Make a Huge Impact:

• You're organised and can juggle tasks like a circus performer. 🤹
• You're comfortable with Word and Excel – they're your best mates. 💻
• You've got killer communication skills, both written and verbal, and numbers make sense to you. ✍️🔢
• You're detail-oriented and always double-check your work. 👀
• You can work solo or be a total team player. 🚶‍♀️🤝🚶
• You're punctual, reliable, and super enthusiastic. 🎉
• You're always eager to learn and can motivate yourself. 🧠

We're All About You!

We love unique individuals and diverse perspectives! So, at every step of the application, show us your true colours. Be honest, be you – that’s what matters most. ✨

Your Development Journey (Probation Objectives):

• Technical & Professional Knowledge: Get a solid grip on your profession, your qualification, and your role. Start working towards your qualification and keep track of your progress. Complete all your essential training. 📚
• Business Awareness: Ask smart questions and show your curiosity about how we operate. Understand our business strategy and how you contribute. Know your personal brand – dress code, etiquette, and team expectations. 🚀
• Work Quality: Complete tasks accurately and on time, with support when you need it. Think about team and client expectations in everything you do. Pay attention to detail in all your work, making sure it’s accurate, formatted correctly, and follows our policies. 👌
• Time Management: Be on time and be a reliable team member. Hit your deadlines and manage your workload effectively. Speak up early if you have any questions or capacity issues. ⏰
• Effective Communication: Build strong connections with colleagues. Have regular 1:1s with your manager and be open to feedback. Adapt your communication style for different people, always staying professional. 🗣️

Key Skills You'll Develop:

• Decision Making 🧠
• Collaboration 🤝
• Building Relationships 🌟
• Planning and Organising 🗓️
• Adaptability 🤸
• Resilience 💪

Training & Qualifications:

We're offering a Level 2 or Level 3 AAT Apprenticeship, depending on your background. You'll get full on-the-job training to master everything you need to qualify successfully. Plus, access to our full Savills training programme and support for your Continuing Professional Development (CPD). 🎓

Awesome Benefits You'll Get:

• Permanent Contract – no training contract here! 🥳
• Interest-free season ticket loan. 🎟️
• Pension Scheme (Royal London). 🏦
• Training and APC costs covered. 💰
• 25 days annual leave. 🏖️
• Employee discounts with MyRewards. 🛍️
• Loads of sports activities to join! ⚽🏀🏏
• Confidential 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme. 📞
• Discretionary bonus scheme. 💸
• Cycle to Work Scheme. 🚲
• ShareSave scheme. 📈

Your Working Week:

• Five full days in the office, 9:00 am to 5:30 pm. 🏢
• One of these days will be dedicated to your apprenticeship studies while you're in the office. 🤓

Entry Requirements:

• GCSE English and Maths at Level 4 (Grade C) or above. 💯
• You must be eligible to live, work, and remain in the UK.
• Ideally, you should be within a 1-hour commute of the office. 📍

Ready to Apply?

• Application Form: CV and a question. (Closes 9 am, Mon 2nd Nov 2026) 📝
• Online Assessment: SHL test. (Complete by 12 pm, Mon 2nd Nov 2026) 💻
• Excel Online Assessment.
• Screening Call & Presentation. 🎤
• Interview.

We might close applications early, so don't wait! Apply ASAP. 🏃‍♀️💨

A Note on AI:

You're welcome to use AI tools to help prepare your application, but *everything* you submit must be true to your own experiences. AI is just a tool – make sure you review and edit everything to ensure it's 100% you. We'll be checking! ✅

How to Apply:

Click the apply button to get started and find out more. Remember, apply early to avoid disappointment! ✨

Key responsibilities

• Maintain housekeeping of Property & Lease data and financial data on databases.
• Assist Client Accountants in reporting to clients.
• Ensure accurate reconciliation of client reports and site income.
• Prepare instructions for the Treasury department regarding financial transactions and client fund management.
• Maintain professional working relationships and perform miscellaneous administration tasks.

Skills