Finance Assistant Review

Im a Finance Assistant in Financial Accounting. Monitor and maintain the fixed Assets Register for the variosu companies with Boots UK. Also perform Financial Accounting activity such as Balance sheet reconciliations and Budgeting. I have worked on process excellence and automation within my role to improve efficiencies within the team. Work within a Large team of accountants who support my development in increasing my understand of accounting in both IFRS and US GAAP accounting.

AATX completed to understand double entry accounting better, also attended internal trading for System training in SAP and Cognos. Great support from all team members on preparing me for any tasks i take on from a background knowledge perspective.

My Job role has been incredibily challenging and enjoyable. My course is very varied in terms of knowledge and exposure which is helpful when dealing with different business areas. I enjoyed the college sessions that delivered the material. gave plenty of opportunity for me to ask questions and get support where needed.

Yes, i do a real role with real responsibilities and it has a noticeable impact on the performance of the compan and links in with multiple teams and their processes.

Programme is very strcuture in terms of modules and content and the communication has been clear and understanble. The online submission portal has been covenient for submission and return of work from my assessor.

Training provider has been great at deliver content of course and providing support on the coursework.

Lots of support from my line manager and team. always get my study time which im given each wek to ensure that my study is not affected by my workload.

My salary package is not bad, although for a young person who lives independently i do struggle when having to travel a long way to work as these costs can mount up.

Yes plenty of events going on and social activities to take part in. Ive taken part in CSR activity and Charity work aswell as playing football with different groups within the workplace.

Yes

The company values and the opportunities it offers in terms of job roles and the people you get to work with are great.

Boots is after people with different personalities and interests but everyone has certain things in common. They put the values of Boots first in terms of championing great customer care and delivering great services and offers. Also the charitable aspect is massive as everyone is involved in some sort of fund raising. Also the ability to respond to change/new processes as you will always be moving and gaining new experiences and this ability will be critical in being successful.