Finance Apprentice Review

by Sky

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

10/10

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

I work in a financial systems department, learning loads of different aspects of the business such as the financials, business intelligence reporting, and procurement. I also have received a lot of responsibility for the month end tasks, which I find super interesting.

10/10

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

I've been studying towards my level 4 NVQ, and ontop have had opportunities to learn additional skills and receive further educational certifications such as SQL courses.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Extremely, Sky is a super friendly and busy place to work. I always feel like there's someone there to help me when I am stuck, and never find myself bored.

10/10

4. How valued do you feel by Sky?

Extremely - I have received several awards for recognition within my department which I really appreciate and find motivational.

10/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

So far so good, I have had 2 rotations and am about to move into my third which is great. It means I get to learn about the different aspects of finance.

10/10

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

A lot - my tutor/assessor is always there to help me if I am having problems, and she has been amazing at helping me learn for my qualifications.

10/10

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

A lot, I have not had problems so far!

10/10

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

Salary is definitely something no one complains about as an apprentice at Sky. We started off on an extremely generous salary (especially if you base it on the minimum apprentice wage) - and having the opportunity to work towards payrises and bonuses is an amazing bonus.

10/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

I have been invited to a few opportunities out of the office, such as volunteering for careers fairs etc.

10/10

9. Would you recommend Sky to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Because it is such a great, fast paced and interesting place to work.

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

Be 100% yourself. There is nothing the company values more than each and every different personality it comes across.