Finance Review

I am in Finance, in my previous placement (FCAS) i was set the task of checking debtors on a weekly basis, doing monthly crystal reports for other functions to work off, invoice customers when received authorisation, log the journals to make sure we were up to date and filed them all for auditing purposes, and i also implemented a filing system into the fucntion. Currently i do am in Tornado & NETMA and throughout the placement i have been completing my Project which is a Resource and Task Manager this contains all the tasks completed by this department allowing anyone to fill in for someone if they are off due to sickness or absence. I have also produced graphs for Finance Review that are very detailed and in agreed format, billed customers, rolled and populated CAM Proformas and SAP Journals.Overall i work with different Financial software Baan, TM1, SAP and Crystal and then also Excel to populate and roll certain files.

Developed Excel skills in many ways.Communication skills. Finance procedures and knowledge. Various different software e.g. TM1, Baan, Crystal Reports, and SAP. Presentation skills. Leadership. ECDL qualification. Currently completing NVQ Level 3 Business and Administration and Customer Service which goes along with a technical certificate and a BTEC in Project Management.

I love the work i do and i want to continue doing it for a long time to come. The teams i have worked in have been nice and caring. The company culture is good and everyone wants to do well and are motivated. It met up to my expectations and more as i didnt think i would get this much out of the programme so soon. I like the knowledge i am getting out of the programme and i am learning the business at the same time.

I get appreciated from my manager and also the whole team when i do a good piece of work and just in general as well. They have got me to settle in very quickly into this new environment. They try and involve me with every task and in meetings they make sure i understand what is going on. They make sure i get the most out of this experience.

It is very well structured with the 2 weeks induction and then going out into the business however i feel we could have had a better introduction into the departments before we chose as some were still unsure. Overall the support and studying we get is perfect and just enough to get our college work done and if we ever feel there is a problem i know am more than welcome to speak to many people from the training centre.

[This section of the comment has been removed by a member of the RateMyApprenticeship Team because it did not meet our site terms and conditions] gives me lots of support and guidance if i have any sort of problem whether its to do with Princes Trust or Finance or College Work she always points me in the right direction. She has great motivation and enjoys her job and this shows.

I feel i can go to my manager [This section of the comment has been removed by a member of the RateMyApprenticeship Team because it did not meet our site terms and conditions] or previous manager [This section of the comment has been removed by a member of the RateMyApprenticeship Team because it did not meet our site terms and conditions] with any problem what so ever. I feel i can talk to my team as well if need be. My mentor is always there for me and provides great support. They are all concerned and make sure i am happy and okay with everything. There attitude is very good and they are keen to make sure i have the right support and maximise what i get out of the programme.

I have moved down from Appleby and live on the Docklands in my own flat however, i am unable to pay for my rent and i have to stop doing things i would normally. Therefore for the apprenticeship years my dad is paying rent and i have to pay my bills this meaning most months i do struggle towards the end but i manage to get through if it means borrowing off my mum or dad.

There are many company events that you can get involved in, this is what i was highly surprised with. There are many football tournaments and other sport events but more importantly charity events e.g. Princes Trust that i am involved in now. The german exchange is another example and many other oppurtunities to say what you do and show your skills to other employees of BAE. The gym is very good that is just outside Warton and the football facilities and other facilities are to a good standard.

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Its a very friendly business and its great to work for as you expand and learn new skills. Everyone is friendly and you get the knowledge you need. The oppurtunities within BAE are vast and you can go many places. I love working here and everyone else will. I have learnt so much since starting at BAE and gained so much knowledge of Finance. It supports you with whatever steps you are willing to take.

Take your time when filling in the application and make sure you put down everything and not put yourself down. Be yourself during the interviews and express yourself, make sure you prepare well. Onboarding process look into BAE more and do your research before you come in as you are then prepared and are already one step ahead. I would have like to have been told more in depth on the different functions.