Finance Apprentice Review

by GSK

Rating

7.6/10

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

I am currently working in the Inventory team as a Stock Analyst. This involves communicating with 3rd parties and reconciling many accounts. I have contact with many internal and external teams. I am about to move onto a Intercompany Profit Tracking project.

8/10

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

I am currently working on CIMA qualification with 1 exam to go in order to be certificate qualified. I've participated in many courses internally such as Excel and presentation skills workshops.

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy the work environment and also the day to day task differ which adds variety to the programme. Current team are helpful and approachable, it exceeded any expectations I previously had and I enjoy it

9/10

4. How valued do you feel by GSK?

By presenting in front of the finance leadership team and receiving good feedback I feel very valued within the company. Appreciation on a monthly basis from manager in catch up meetings.

8/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

I had an induction on our first team and were given all the support I needed. The studying is well structured and explained well. I had a support team member available to contact at all times.

8/10

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

I study live online and receive support from the tutors through email and the live online website. They have also answered any questions I have had and are always keen to here how your getting on

7/10

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

My manager is very supportive with my programme and has shown an interest in it from the start. Very approachable when it comes to queries regarding the apprenticeship

7/10

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

As I am still living at home, my salary covers my living costs however if I decided to move out it would be a struggle to live in the London suburbs.

6/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

There are many company activities to get involved with including charity work and lots of visits to schools/colleges to promote the apprenticeship.

7/10

9. Would you recommend GSK to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Great place to work, the work you do affects patients we sell the pharmaceuticals to. Lots of opportunities to move on in the company and a great renowned name to have on a CV

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

Really sell yourself as there its lots of competition. Ask lots of questions and gain as much knowledge as possible. Put everything into the onboarding process as this sets you up for your day to day work