L7 Accounting Apprentice with Tishman Speyer
Hours Per Week: 37.5
Salary: Up to £28,000 per annum
Short Description:
Position: Intern, Accounting
Reporting Line: Director for Corporate Accounting
Role Location: London; Office-based
Full Description:
Functional Responsibilities:
- Assist with the preparation and maintenance of financial records, including journal entries, reconciliations, and ledgers.
- Support month-end and year-end closing procedures.
- Help prepare financial statements, reports, and documentation for audits.
- Assist in accounts payable and receivable processes — including tracking, chasing and collections.
- Maintain accurate and organised financial files and documentation.
- Participate in budget preparation and variance analysis.
- Conduct research and analysis on accounting issues as requested by management.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and relevant accounting standards (e.g., GAAP/IFRS).
- Contribute to process improvement initiatives within the department.
Future Prospects:
- Mentorship from experienced accounting professionals.
- Practical experience in corporate accounting and finance operations.
- Exposure to a range of accounting functions, including audit preparation and compliance.
- Opportunity to develop professional skills and potentially transition into a full-time role.
- Support to complete a Professional Qualification (ACA, CIMA, ACCA).
Employer Description:
At Tishman Speyer, we are building a better tomorrow. The firm’s visionary leadership team and on the ground experts are unparalleled in their ability to foster innovation, anticipate global and local needs, and cultivate new initiatives, such as its tenant amenities platform Zo., and its flexible space and co-working brand Studio. For us, real estate is more than buildings. We focus on the intersections that matter most. The intersection of real estate and people, real estate and technology, real estate and your local neighborhood. We build community and connection. Designing living rooms to labs, boardrooms to breakrooms, we put the customer at the center of everything we do. We build timeless communities that serve neighborhoods and cities with affordability, public space and easy accessibility.
Since its inception in 1978, Tishman Speyer has acquired, developed, and operated 508 properties, totaling 218 million square feet, with a combined value of approximately $124 billion (US). Its current portfolio includes many iconic communities and assets such as Rockefeller Center in New York City, The Springs in Shanghai, TaunusTurm in Frankfurt, and the Mission Rock neighborhood currently being realized in San Francisco.
Employer Website:
https://www.bpprecruitment.co.uk/Search/Job?id=275778&asid=1
Training Provided:
As an Accounting Apprentice with BPP, you will complete the Accountancy Taxation Professional Apprenticeship at Level 7. Within the apprenticeship you will undertake the ACCA professional qualification.
The apprenticeship will be completed at a BPP centre or via the Online Classroom platform, in addition to at the workplace.
Duration: 39 Months
Skills & Personal Qualities Required:
Technical Skills:
- Basic understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; familiarity with accounting software is an advantage.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Soft Skills:
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational abilities.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Eagerness to learn and take initiative in a professional environment.
- Ability to handle confidential information responsibly.
Qualifications Required:
Education: L4 accountancy or equivalent qualification
Other Information:
- Mentorship from experienced accounting professionals.
- Practical experience in corporate accounting and finance operations.
- Exposure to a range of accounting functions, including audit preparation and compliance.
- Opportunity to develop professional skills and potentially transition into a full-time role.
- Support to complete a Professional Qualification (ACA, CIMA, ACCA).
Closing Date: 05/01/2026
Start Date: 02/02/2026
Interview Date: 05/01/2026
We kindly request that applicants answer the screener questions independently, without the assistance of generative AI, to ensure your authentic voice and qualifications are represented.
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Job Type: Apprenticeship
Application question(s):
- What interests you about pursuing a career in Accountancy, and what motivated you to apply for this apprenticeship?
- Could you share any prior experience or exposure you’ve had in accountancy, finance, or related roles?
- Are you proficient with using Microsoft excel?
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Location:
- London SW1E 5DH (preferred)
Work Location: In person
