Apprentice Finance and Accounting Technician Review

by University of Oxford

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7.5/10

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

I am embedded within the Financial Planning and Analysis team as part of my apprenticeship and supports the University Administration Services and Gardens, Libraries and Museums. My main duties are: Reconciling payroll at a departmental level and investigating variances Sending out month end reports to budget holders Helping budget holders to re-forecast Transactional support for museums – accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash banking, stock takes Claiming Gift Aid on donations

8/10

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

Time management Punctuality has improved Professional skills have improved My confidence has improved

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I am so grateful for the opportunities that my apprenticeship has given me. I enjoy learning AAT and enjoy my day-to-day responsibilities. I have a great team and I have met so many great people across the University and college.

9/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

6/10

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

10/10

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

5/10

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

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.)

8/10

9a. Would you recommend University of Oxford to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

The apprenticeship team is great. They always support the apprentices and provide buddies for new starters. There is a networking group for apprentices to meet up.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to University of Oxford?

Do it - the best decision I ever made!