Apprentice Treasury Administrator & Data Analyst Review

by Costain

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7/10

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

Assisting with the implementation of the Treasury Management System and other FI Internet banking systems, keeping databases up-to-date. Improving internal processes and liaising with banks on a day-to-day basis, investigating payment errors, management of bank accounts, portals, and currency. Assisting with audits and other ad-hoc projects.

7/10

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

Definitely. My soft and technical skills, such as time management, teamwork, excel, internal systems, and adaptability have all improved significantly. I've become much more confident in my communication skills as well.

7/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I very much enjoy my day-to-day tasks and development opportunities.

5/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

6/10

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

My manager has been excellent at ensuring I have everything I need and can pick up the tasks that will develop my desired skills.

10/10

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

My Talent coach has been great with assisting with any queries or issues I might have.

8/10

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

I believe the qualification enables me to better understand the background work of the tasks I deal with, as well as helps me realise my own potential.

7/10

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 networking groups available, as well as a group for graduates and apprentices to get us together.

6/10

9a. Would you recommend Costain to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

The culture and people are really good, always helpful. The executive is also very active and reachable, you hear from them about any business updates almost every week.

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

Whilst applying, make sure you mention why you're applying at this specific company, what it is about them that you like. For example, the environment is very important for me and so is for Costain which is how we manage to build a conversation.