Accounts Apprentice

ABOUT THE ROLE

As an Accounts Apprentice in our Property Management Accounts team, you’ll gain practical experience while working towards your AAT qualification over 4.5 years. You’ll be involved in the day‑to‑day accounting that supports our commercial, industrial, and retail property portfolios.

You’ll start by learning the essentials in Accounts Payable and Treasury, developing an understanding of how invoices, payments, and client funds are managed. As you move through the apprenticeship, you’ll have the chance to work in other areas of our department, including Client Accounts and Service Charge, giving you a well‑rounded view of how our accounting teams operate.

Throughout the programme, you’ll take on real responsibilities, build core accounting skills, and work with experienced colleagues who will support your development. By the end of the apprenticeship, you’ll have a strong foundation to progress your career further at Workman.

The closing date for applications is 10 April 2026. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an Assessment Centre taking place on 28 April or 29 April 2026, please ensure you are available for these dates before applying for this opportunity.

Starting salary £16,000

WHAT MATTERS MOST IN THIS ROLE

Success in this role comes from building positive working relationships with suppliers, tenants, and colleagues across our accounts teams and the wider business. You’ll be encouraged to use your initiative, ask questions, and take ownership of your work as your confidence grows.

A large part of the apprenticeship involves processing financial data accurately on behalf of our clients, so strong attention to detail and good organisational skills are essential. You’ll work with multiple accounting teams during your rotations, giving you a full understanding of the service we provide within our Property Management Accounts function.

You will be involved in tasks such as:

• Processing supplier invoices
• Receipting and recording cash
• Raising customer invoices
• Completing bank and debtor reconciliations
• Updating control sheets and schedules
• Preparing rental income transfers
• Running regular financial reports
• Supporting other activities that help the department run smoothly

As you progress through your qualification and move between teams, your responsibilities will develop to reflect your growing skills and experience.

WHAT WE EXPECT FROM YOU

A proactive, practical, and positive approach to work is essential. You should have professional communication skills and be able to build effective working relationships with colleagues across our accounts teams and the wider business.

No prior accounting qualifications are required, however the following skills are essential:

• GCSE English, Maths and IT at grades 9–4 (A–C)
• Good numeracy skills
• Confident IT and software skills, particularly Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Excel

WHY Workman?

• Hybrid working to offer you a great work life balance, with a minimum of three days in the office after the probation period
• A full-time contract 35 hour week.
• Discretionary annual bonus and salary reviews.
• Healthcare, life insurance & wellness programme.
• Long service additional holidays, your birthday off and an extra day between Christmas and New Year
• Lifestyle benefits to suit you: gym membership, cycle to work, buy and sell holiday to name just a few.
• Social events throughout the year including a firm wide Christmas party!
• Generous referral bonus.

ABOUT Workman LLP

As the UK’s leading independent commercial property management specialist, Workman has an enviable position within the property industry.

We are proud of our longstanding relationships with many of our clients, some of whom we have worked with for more than 25 years. Our clients include leading institutional and sector-specialist investors, private property companies, public sector bodies and a growing number of overseas investors.

We pride ourselves on the caliber of our employees and their unique skill sets.

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EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

We are an equal opportunities employer, and it is our policy is to recruit a diverse workforce and follow the guidelines of the Equality Act 2010

This job description does not form part of your contract of employment and the duties may be amended from time to time from time to time

Application Form

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