Rating

8.6/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • Management accounts revenue at subsidiary level and group level. Business Partnering - involves meetings, creating dashboards and information to help control their spend. Helps with budget and forecasts. Adhoc projects - analysis work Updating schedules after month end to help with business partnering.

    10/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • Yes I have learnt how to communicate with other departments, both orally and also when producing work for them as they will not understand our financial terms and layout, so work with them to make it easy for them to understand, along with helping them track their KPI's.

    9/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I enjoyed reflecting on what I do. When working, you end up just completing the tasks, however the levy has made me reflect where I can see clear progression and what my job actually entails.

    10/10

  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • The programme is well structured. Some tasks I felt were there for the sake of doing, maybe because I started at level 7. However, the tasks on Bud did help with my ACCA project which I was very grateful for.

    8/10

  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • I received support as I was able to attend taught and revision classes during work hours, which were paid. The fact that I did not need to pay and use all my annual leave for study made things easier and more motivated to actually get things done and pass.

    8/10

  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
  • Training provider was very helpful and attentive with all my needs and queries. I could not ask for more!

    10/10

  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
  • It helps massively as I understand why I do certain things rather than learning what to do and how to do it. Knowing and learning the reasoning behind it makes work a lot more enjoyable as well as giving me more insight and grounds to do better.

    10/10

  • 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.)
  • Yes, they have the christmas party and summer party.

    4/10

  • 9a. Would you recommend Optionis Group to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • It's a good place to start off and earn the basics. It also provides training and time off. SOme companies do not offer this.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Optionis Group?
  • Hard work, take on additional work to show that you are keen in order for you to progress and expand knowledge in other areas.


Details

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Finance, Accounting

Hemel Hempstead

May 2023


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