Assistant client accountant Review

by Savills

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.8/10

1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

Ensuring funding requests are sent out and updating suppliers/clients on payment dates. Also, making sure there is enough funds within the accounts to make payments of invoice. Furthermore, I also deal with different queries and help in trying to get them solved.

8/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

I have learnt how the system within my company work, how invoices are processed through paid and have enhanced my overall excel knowledge. Also, I developed my communication skills with clients and suppliers and being more efficient.

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I am enjoying the programme so far as I am getting an insight of how it is to be working within the sector of finance. Also, I am applying the knowledge I ascertained from my apprenticeship to my workplace. Overall, gaining valuable hands on experience as a client accountant.

9/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The programme is structured well and allows time for me to focus on my apprenticeship as well as work.

9/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

I receive a lot of support and I am able to ask for help whenever I need it.

9/10

6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

I receive a lot of help and I am able to reach out for advice if need be. Also, weekly catch ups are very helpful as it helps with understanding what to do for my AAT apprenticeship.

9/10

7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

I am able apply the knowledge I learn within my apprenticeship programme to my workplace which makes understanding information at work easier. So I feel that my qualification helps quite a bit.

9/10

8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

Yes, there is often many different things to get involved in at work.

9/10

9a. Would you recommend Savills to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

A good and friendly work environment and helpful people within the workplace.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Savills?

To be organised, be keen to learn, ask a lot of questions when learning and take notes of what you learn.