Assistant Finance Analyst Review

by B&Q

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • Managing and control rebates collections from vendors. Reconciling Balance Sheets, preparing cash forecasts, resolving vendor queries relating to rebates,

    8/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • Technical accounting skills - accrual concept, matching concept, accruals, deferrals, provisions etc. Soft skills - managing workload/stakeholders, presentation,

    9/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • I enjoy the ownership of the balance sheets and the Vistex programme that we use to calculate the rebates. It gives me a chance to be independent and be responsible for a small part in the finance department

    9/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • Very - there are multiple rotations where I get to work in different areas of finance throughout the 3 year programme. B&Q are very supportive to give me time to attend my classes and other apprentice based learning programmes

    9/10
  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • B&Q are very supportive to give me time to attend my classes and other apprentice based learning programmes

    10/10
  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

    • Kaplan provide good live online classes with knowledgeable and experienced teachers who are always willing to help.

    9/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • I can apply lots of the technical skills to my job which help me to better understand both the job and the course content

    9/10
  • 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.)

    • I have attended a CIMA talk given by CIMA employees which was a great insight into the organisation and their goals and ambitions

    9/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend B&Q to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Great support with the day-to-day job and always supported with training

  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to B&Q?

    • Ask lots of questions and you'll receive the help!

Details

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Accounting

Southampton

April 2024

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