Role details
Title: Assistant Client Accountant (Apprentice)
Location: Glasgow
Salary:£22,500 - £24,000 DOE + £1,000 Sign on Bonus
Start Date: Monday 7th September 2026
About the team
A role has become available for an Assistant Client Accountant based in the Glasgow office. This is a non-supervisory position within a team of 36. The role supports the financial control of client money held on behalf of Investors to help manage a property portfolio. The Assistant Client Accountant will work closely with the Fund Controllers, assisting with the tasks outlined below.
Day to day duties
* Managing the shared mailbox
* Daily payment distribution management
* Preparing and executing payments to suppliers and clients
* Preparing client reports for internal circulation
* Assisting with periodic reporting to clients
* Assisting with completing accurate reconciliations of client reports
* Transferring rent monies to client
* Processing client property related transactions
* Assisting with managing and maintaining the property and tenant (lease) database
* Assisting and supporting Client Accountants and Senior Client Accountants with KPI related tasks and deliverables
Key skills
* Decision Making
* Collaboration
* Building Relationships
* Planning and Organising
* Adaptability
* Resilience
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 apprentice 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.
Training
SCQF Level 6 or SCQF Level 7 Apprenticeship in Accounting depending on previous experience.
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 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
Find your place to thrive
Savills is an organisation full of extraordinary individuals. Brilliant people at the forefront of their specialisms, eager to drive progress for themselves, their colleagues and our business as part of a truly inclusive culture.
No matter the role you’re in, we all share one purpose: to help people thrive through places and spaces. This is built into our DNA, shaping the way we behave to deliver the best results. We define it by four key values. We listen, We empower, We challenge, We collaborate.
Working Week
Five full days in the office, working hours 9:00am to 5:30pm. One of these days each week will be dedicated to apprenticeship studies whilst in the office.
Assessment for this role
* Application Form – CV and question (applications close at 9am on Monday 22nd June)
* Online Assessment – SHL (will be sent on application completion and will need to be completed by 12pm on Monday 22nd June)
* Excel Online Assessment (Tuesday 7th July)
* Screening call & Presentation (between Monday 6th July - Friday 10th July)
* Interview – W/C 13th July (5th Floor, 41 W Campbell St, Cadworks G2 6SE)
Entry requirements
GCSE English and Maths at Level 4 (Grade C) or above is a mandatory requirement and you may not apply if you are currently studying for or already have a degree.
You must be eligible to live, work and remain in the UK, within 1 hour’s commute of the office you are applying to.
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