Finance apprentice Review

My daily tasks involve filtering data from spreadsheets into templates, occasionally processing NAFs (Negotiation approval forms), running the RMA (raw material acquisition) report once a week, being included in the etracker approval train which covers parts written on/off. As a whole very computer-based, tasks are not too challenging, they can just take a while sometimes. Once a week I have a study day which is either spent in Birmingham at BPP or self study at home following the BPP curriculum.

I have massively improved my excel skills, presentation ability as well as more general corporate skills eg. email writing and touch typing

I do really enjoy the programme, I feel well supported and it is very flexible in terms of exams and study vs work tasks

There is a clear timeline that will be followed throughout the course, as for the CIMA side there are clear pillars and levels that must be completed before moving up to the next level. Structure includes fairly frequent reviews.

Any concerns are addressed within good time, there is always someone to ask due to a diverse network of colleagues. Regular checks from an internal BPP representative to ask about study. Weekly one-to-ones with my manager

support through flexible study days, if work is quieter then I am able to work on BPP

I notice some topics covered through BPP in my role

Yes there are lots advertised on teams groups, For the apprenticeship in particular there is an early careers page which runs lots of events, regular once a week or one offs

Yes

The flexibility of working from home, opportunity to get involved with lots of projects, good employee benefits, good support system, decent pay

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