Assistant Client Accountant Review
at Savills
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Accounting
Birmingham
Review Submitted: February 2025
Overall Rating
5 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
5/5
-
Overview of Role
5/5
-
Skills Development
5/5
-
Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
5/5
I assist with general day to day tasks on behalf of our clients. This can range from database updates, to client payments as well as invoice processing and supplier payments.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
The programme allows me to have hands-on experience as well as allowing me to utilise the online learning platforms available through the course. This therefore improves my competency in an industry perspective which in turn helps further my understanding which benefits my learning.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
General accounting skills have been improved from the start as this helped to incorporate the learning I have completed online with the business environment.
My Excel competency has improved as well as general analytical experience.
My Excel competency has improved as well as general analytical experience.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Incredibly structured. Lessons are released weekly which are taken to the online class every 2 weeks. Exams have a general time frame to be sat so students understand what is expected to be completed and when it needs to be completed by
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Savills have been indispensable since I started the course. As someone with little accounting background, they have been patient and incredible helpful with monitoring my progressing and assisting where needed to further my understanding.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
My tutor is on call whenever necessary. The online lessons allow for general questions to be asked about the work and structure of the class and any additional questions can be raised via E-Mail which my tutor will answer and assist where required.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
Without the qualification, I would have very little knowledge of the accounting industry to be able to perform to a high enough standard to meet the requirements of the company. The qualification has boosted my competency and my confidence in conducting the work assigned.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
Savills has an array of extra-curricular activities that are both company based as well as colleague based. These can range from charitable activities, sporting activities as well as D+I activities and general company networking.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Savills to a friend?
Yes
Why?
The company has been incredibly patient and helpful with assisting with my understanding of the real-estate industry as well as having an abundance of knowledge with regards to accounting. Having both of these traits has allowed me to progress within my studies.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Savills?
Don't be afraid of trying something new. Approach an apprenticeship with a positive attitude and listen to the information provided. An apprenticeship will allow both academic learning as well as on-site business experience which prove to be indispensable when wanting to progress within the industry.
