Junior Finance Assistant Review

by Costain

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

6.2/10

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

My role involves sending out invoices to customer, chasing people for timesheets and helping any tefa queries

6/10

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

Yes I have learnt how to invoice properly and be punctual. I have also gained lots of knowledge.

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

It can be interesting at points but it can be very repetitive and boring if I dont have much to do

6/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

It has been structured at points but at time threes isn't much interaction and many updates with what I need to be doing.

5/10

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

I don't speak to my manager very frequently and I don't get new work very often.

5/10

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

I have received good support when I have needed to complete certain things. They always made sure they were available if I needed help

8/10

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

It gives me more confidence when I understand different terms and language used. I also understand why certain thing are done

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.)

Yes there is a run club.

5/10

9a. Would you recommend Costain to a friend?

9b. Why?

You don't get much communication from managers or regular updates. You work from home most the time and have no time in the office. You also do the same task for a long period of time without given new tasks.

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

Make sure it is the right fit for you