Audit and Compliance Apprentice Review

by First Response Finance Limited

Rating

10/10

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

Assisting the Head of Internal with her role. My job is to help complete Audits around the company to ensure that business and operational level controls are working correctly to ensure compliance.

10/10

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

Yes. I have developed my communication and professional relationship skills, fact-finding skills, persuasion skills, critical report writing skills and data analyst skills.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy my programme a lot. It offers me the chance to work and gain a degree at the same time as being paid and gaining a wealth of experience. It is a fantastic start to my career.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Very organised. First Response Finance Limited have a specialist 'Early Careers Team' who look after and monitor our development closely. Sheffield Hallam are also very communicative. The structure between me, my employer and my university is clear.

10/10

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

I receive all support that I could want to off my employer. I feel that I am listened to and my opinion is valued. I have regular 1-2-1 meetings with my manager and my personal development is closely monitored.

10/10

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

I receive a lot of support from First Response Finance Limited. I work closely with [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] (himself a former Apprentice) in the Early Careers Team who helps us to develop our skill for University.

10/10

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

I feel that my degree has helped my immensely. It has taught me the key skills of looking for true evidence in information, as well as critical writing skills that are key to developing my audit reports in my role.

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.)

Each quarter, each team is allocated a team building budget to spend how we choose. This is to be used in time away from work to develop or socialise as a team. I find this to be very beneficial when it comes to building relationships.

10/10

9a. Would you recommend First Response Finance Limited to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

First Response Finance Limited is a successful company that is built on honest values which it seeks to serve every day. Management are understanding and supportive, and there are numerous pathways that are available to assist with both personal and professional development.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to First Response Finance Limited?

Be yourself! Seek to understand the values that the company abides by - if these match up to yours personally then First Response Finance Limited is the company for you.