Finance Apprentice Review

by BMW Group

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7.8/10

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

Formulation of process and controls. Prepare accounting working papers. Analyze and clear balance sheet accounts (FX revals, Balance Sheet Rec Working Papers, Managing Accruals/Prepayments). Prepare, Park and Post journals into the GL during periodic. Preparation of VAT return.

8/10

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

I've improved my communication significantly during my time as an apprentice.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I have enjoyed my programme thoroughly as it has given me the chance to have real-world learning, getting hands on experience while studying is powerful combination which accelerates growth and progression. Professional development without debt has made me very grateful for the opportunity I've been given.

9/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The programme has been structured in a way that i take on tasks and work based on what exams and modules I've completed with the training provider. This structure has ensured that the tasks i do are challenging but i have the capacity to become competent in completing it.

9/10

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

I've recieved a lot of support from my employer. whether it's by having multiple points of contact regarding mentoring, guidance, course queries, progress reviews. All of this has helped me grow more and more in my role.

10/10

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

I received a lot of support from my employer, however at times the training provider support has been inconsistent at times, with no real stability in tutors teaching the lessons. I had multiple substitute teachers throughout my apprenticeship which hasn't been ideal.

4/10

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

Completing AAT has helped me understand on a theoretical level the tasks that i complete at work. Before the qualification i could complete the tasks given to me at a high level but my level of understanding was limited. Now I'm able to understand what I'm doing more fully

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.)

none

3/10

9a. Would you recommend BMW Group to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Pursuing excellence is the culture ingrained in Rolls-Royce. If you're ambitious, focused and driven.. Rolls-Royce will only amplify that. I'd recommend RR to a friend because i believe it's an environment that will propel you to success in all areas of your life.

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

Showing how diligent, studious and ambitious you are will benefit you greatly especially with proven evidence of those traits.