Account Handler Review

by WTW

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7.2/10

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

I am an account hanlder with Willis North America London. I handle the invoicing of accounts, making changes to contracts and delegate processing to Mumbai. I also actively assist in the opperations of the entire BU, monitoring the Metrics and helping the BU to get the most iof of its data. This was a long term project and responsibility given to me.

7/10

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

Excell skills, communication skills, and the general knowledge of multinational business has grown. I am learning everyday, and now I have been here 6 months I can really see my knowledge and new skills shine through.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I really enjoy my program, as you get out of it what you put in. I am constantly learning and developing.

9/10

4. How valued do you feel by WTW?

I feel very valued by my BU actively taking part in the operations process. I think it might be early days to feel valued by Willis as a whole.

8/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Its not really an apprentiship with dedicated study days typical of this. Its a full time job with learning in the contract.

6/10

6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

The CII offer exceptional training sessions to get you through exams.

8/10

6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

6/10

7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?

Its great baring in mind youre getting Qualifications. However its widely remarked Willis offers less compensation for younger staff members than perhaps competitors.

6/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

6/10

9. Would you recommend WTW to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

The Global scale of the company makes it a diverse and strong opportunity.

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

Be ambitious and have an idea of where you want to go, as you get out what you put into this scheme.