Assistant finance manager Review

by Costain

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.2/10

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

Deal with both accounts payable, accounts receivable and credit control as well as monthly management accounts.

10/10

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

Continuously learning new skills which help develop the existing skills I already have in place

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Thoroughly enjoy - it is hard work but very rewarding

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Very well organised and each year is structured specifically to ensure the apprenticeship will be completed on time

10/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

Full continuous support from both my direct team and head office

10/10

6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

Full support

8/10

7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

From AAT through to CIMA I can see the connections from what I am learning on the course and what I am doing physically at work on a day to day basis. This helps gives better understanding of the processes.

8/10

8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

Networking

8/10

9a. Would you recommend Costain to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Full support with all your ideas, always looking to promote and fantastic overall package

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

Work hard