Finance Apprentice Review

by AstraZeneca

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.1/10

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

On a day to day basis I am participating in teams meetings discussions - talking to both colleagues internally and externally. I am talking to a mentor, where I have the opportunity to ask questions. I am involved a rnage of different tasks daily, to sending out large meeting invites to analgising data.

9/10

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

I have improved my skills in many systems such as Excel, SAP, Visio, Teams and other finance specific systems.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I am enjoying growing my networking and becoming more confident in my job role. I like the fact that I have a network around me and other apprentices in the same area who can relate to what I'm feeling and share different learnings to and from.

9/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

As the finance apprenticeship programme is relatively new to the company, the programme has been adapted to our needs and thoughts as we go along.

7/10

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

I receive a lot of support - when I have exams coming up my manager is flexible with me, so that I have some time during the workday to revise. I have a support network around me so that I have different people I can talk to if needed.

9/10

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

When I am struggling with a particular topic at college, I am able to reach out to my tutor asking for help - which has lead to video calls being set up and more questions provided. I have a brilliant skills coach who helps keep me organised with my college sessions and hep me when preparing for my EPA.

7/10

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

The qualification and the work I am completing are different but have cross overs, and my qualification can enable to me to find the root cause of a problem and understand my work better.

6/10

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 lots of extra-curricular activities to get involved in at work such as a Netball team, organised social events both inside and outside of work. For example, going to the bowling alley together.

8/10

9a. Would you recommend AstraZeneca to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Very supportive with exams, Invests time and money into you - time talking to senior managers and growing your skills.

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

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