Apprentice client accountant Review

by Savills

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.9/10

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

The Assistant Accountant will provide support to the senior accountant and wider finance team by helping to prepare financial statements, accounts, budgets, processing invoices and preparing VAT returns. The primary function of the role is to control the finances of client monies held (on behalf of Investors) in order to manage a property portfolio. The Client Accountant has the ultimate responsibility for all cash held within their clients portfolio, including rents and any service charge, sinking fund, deposits, VAT etc. The Client Accountant is to work within a team and take responsibility (solely or occasionally jointly with another CA) for an allocated client/property portfolio. The client selection includes national contracts serviced from each office. Savills client information is predominately held on MRI but the role may require personnel to work on one or more of our clients own Property Management systems

9/10

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

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

10/10

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

10/10

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

10/10

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

10/10

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.)

10/10

9a. Would you recommend Savills to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Savills has been a good company to complete my course at, there is always lots goin on here and everyone has been helpful throughout, support is always offered.

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

Join in with as much as possible.