Finance apprentice Review

by AstraZeneca

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:

I work within Purchase to Pay in Finance. On a day to day basis I am supporting business users in receipting their items so suppliers can get paid. I also work on small projects with the other finance apprentices to help L&D.

10/10

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

I have developed my excel skills massively as it was something I use to struggle with. I am now more confident and work outside of my comfort zone.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I love the apprenticeship programme - it has really helped build my confidence as gain knowledge I wouldn't have been able to elsewhere.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

My programme is very structure, we knew what rotations we would be in before we started the programme and where we would most likely end up after. We was aware of what had to happen with our college so we could work towards our AAT qualification.

9/10

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

we receive so much support from our employer, not just only from the early talent team but our L&D managers, line managers, mentors and buddies.

10/10

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

our training provider provides us with lots of support, this being in classroom sessions or in small revision sessions in work hours.

8/10

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

it has helped me perform better as has provided me with a wider knowledge of finance that i might not have covered in my rotation.

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.)

there are social activates that we can get involved with within our departments or with the wider group of apprentices that started at the same time as us like bowling, lunches etc. this is going to increase now as the covid guidelines have changed.

9/10

9a. Would you recommend AstraZeneca to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

it is such a good company to work for, everyone is so friendly and there are so many opportunities they can provide you.

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

just be yourself, no question is a silly question