Job Description
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) 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. How you’ll make an impact Good organisational skills Word and Excel capabilities Good written, presentation and numerical skills are essential Excellent communication skills Diligent and detail driven Able to work individually and as part of a team Punctual, reliable, keen and enthusiastic Thirst for knowledge and self-motivated Ahead of anything else, we look for individualism and diversity in our graduate intake - so it's very important at every stage of the selection process that you take the opportunity to show us what you're really like. Be honest and above all, be yourself. Objectives As part of your probation, you will be measured against the following objectives: Technical & Professional Knowledge - Demonstrate a strong foundational knowledge and understanding of the profession you are training within, the qualification you are completing, and the role you are undertaking. Enrol and begin active progress towards your qualification, understanding the competencies/KSBs required and maintain an up-to-date record of experience Complete all required induction training (including mandatory training on MyLearning) Business Awareness – Asks good relevant questions, demonstrating curiosity and enthusiasm to know about the business. Has a foundational understanding of the UK business strategy, the team strategy and your contribution towards both. Adhere to additional requirements in place, set by your division. Has a clear understanding of their personal brand – office attire, etiquette and team expectations Work Quality – Accurately completes tasks on time, with guidance from team members where required. Approach tasks with team and client expectations in mind Show attention to detail in all outputs, including data accuracy, formatting, and compliance with Savills’ brand and policies Time Management – Maintain good time keeping, both personally and professionally. Arrive at work in good time, make every effort to be a reliable team member, emulating the working culture of your team Meet agreed deadlines consistently, prioritising tasks effectively - communicating any capacity issues or questions early and proactively to your team Effective Communication – Begin building effective working relationships with colleagues across the team and wider business. Have regular 1:1s with your line manager and encourage team members to provide feedback on your work Adapt style with different stakeholders, maintaining professionalism at all times Key skills Decision Making Collaboration Building Relationships Planning and Organising Adaptability Resilience Training Level 2 AAT or Level 3 AAT Apprenticeship depending on previous experience. Full 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. Benefits Permanent Contract for all apprentices, as opposed to a training contract Interest free season ticket loan Pension Scheme – Royal London Training and APC costs covered 25 days annual leave Employee discounts - save money using our MyRewards on thousands of discounts and offers 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 Working Week Five full days in the office, working hours 9:00am to 5:30pm. One of these days each week will be dedicat