Apprentice Finance Assistant Review

by University of Oxford

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

10/10

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

Creating Adjustment Journals to move costs from one account to another. Also, raising and processing invoices.

10/10

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

Developed confidence, team skills, excel competence.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy being part of a large team and solving a variety of problems, as well as making new friends at college.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Happy with the workload and support from both the uni and the college

10/10

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

Amazing amount of support from a variety of people. Always making me feel comfortable and including me in as much as possible.

10/10

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

A good amount of support at college that helps me towards my qualification

10/10

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

Applying what I am learning at college to my work in the office greatly improves my understanding of my job.

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.)

Lot's of activities to sign up to, as I am part of the university. There is always something I can attend whether it be a social activity, a seminar or a sports event.

10/10

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

Yes

9b. Why?

Great support from the University with a range of benefits, including a focus on well being and promoting a healthy work-life balance.

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

Give 100% to everything, from the application form to your work at college and in the office.