Graduate Accountant Review

In the current rotation I am in we focus on Lending and Invoices for Royal Bank of Scotland Invoice Finance (RBSIF). Daily Tasks include funding (Daily and weekly) Fixed Loans to fund our accounts for customers and much more. we work on projects to help keep our BAU efficient also. responsibilities are given and check-ins and feedback is also given by your mentor on a daily/ weekly basis.

In this role you learn many new skills such as time management - keeping up to date with everything and punctual with deadlines, professionalism and social networking. The qualifications are earned throughput the years of the apprenticeship alongside University and ICAS a charted institution. There are opportunities to exceed in your Personal Development Plan (PDP) and which you can work on internal courses within the organisation to reach your goals. I have learnt there are always ways to improve on yourself to perform better and they are all at your disposal.

I am starting to really enjoy this programme, the team work aspect is great as they are all really helpful and want you to succeed. when working it is very interesting all the time as you are always learning something new. The organisation is very professional and has exceeded my expectations in - in organisation opportunities and help.

The organisation has structured my programme in a well orgainsed way. induction and inroducing me to the workplace was a little different during Covid - 19 but i still got to do everything virtually including training, working and interaction calls. support is fantastic being allocated a mentor to help you all the eay during your programme with studying, working and general assistance. study time i key as you need to take 3/4 exams throughout the year and it is well organised also as you can pick a day during the week to do so. Tasks are assigned well and help is assisted throughout with the team and your mentor.

support received from employer is literally everyday as my employer is also my mentor. when struggling with tasks it is really helpful to have a mentor there to help you understand and perform them. Mentors are really helpful in getting you experienced in the workplace and help you grow to having a good working attitude during your time with the workplace also being a very friendly environment.

When studying in University the lecturers and lecturers' are helpful in giving you resources to learn. They are well supportive in guidance to passing an exam. Sometimes it is difficult to understand ways of learning in University as a lot is going on but i guess this issue will be fixed when returning to campus as we had to do it all virtually. I do enjoy Learning in university as it does help you with understanding the working practice a lot better.

As i said in the previous answer it does massively help learning in university as you can bring that to your role. just finishing the accounting module i can now put my understanding to the workplace as i now know more about my role and what it takes to perform it.

With me joining through the times of Covid-19 it hasn't really been any big social gatherings as advised from the government. There is now voluntary event which i have seen an email about but i guess they're now working on more event due to the restrictions being lifted in the UK.

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I would recommend this company to a friend as i am enjoying myself when working. There is always something new to learn and never a boring day when you are performing the same tasks over and over again. It is a really great friendly working environment to be in as when working i am happy.

I would gain experience or have some knowledge in the industry you're going into as it makes it a lot easier when coming into the organisation. That's even doing a little research on what people in your job perform. when preparing for the interview look at the organisations goals and morals and use it in your answers. Assessment days you should relax and try your best because the employer just wants to see how you would react and think when being under pressure and don't know what you're doing in the workplace (asking questions is okay). I would take on opportunities as it is a great way of networking with people in your organisation. For something i would have want to me told is how many other graduate apprentices there are and to meet them before coming into the role as it makes it easier when interacting as you can help each other through your journey.