Finance Apprentice Review

Dependant on placement role at the current time. Currently a project accountant, roles include preparing cost data into information used internally for project reviews. Balance sheet inputs, cash claims, cash forecasting, order book reconciliations. Also involved in some stretch assignments, e.g. Chair on National Apprenticeship Council and also helping to prepare and launch our first internal finance awards scheme - many opportunities like this for all apprentices.

Confidence Technical skills - on the job training and learning Soft skills Leadership Organisation Excel Networking Team work Problem solving Communication (lots of variations) Time management Interpersonal Financial Analysis Public Speaking Positive reinforcement

My apprenticeship and overall experience working at BAE as an apprentice has exceeded my expectations. The exposure it has given me to develop both my technical and softer skills as a professional accountant has been outstanding.

Placement rotations every 6-12 months which gives me the opportunity to learn about different elements of the finance function which allows me to piece together and apply all of my theory knowledge from CIMA qualification. Balance of on and off the job training. Flexibility is the same as all employees - flexi-time etc which allows me to balance my day to day role and studies.

I have a great support network around me which comprises of a scheme lead, skills coach, placement manager and the rest of the early careers HR team.

Kaplan - extremely good experience. We have 24/7 support from them on our portal where we can contact someone regarding a query and they will get back to us in a great timeframe.

It allows me to apply all of my CIMA theory on the job in my roles which benefits me from a study and role perspective.

Outward Bound (similar to PGL, a week developing skills in the lake district with our peers) Plenty of networking events College talks Sports teams Charity events

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I haven't experienced any negatives to working at BAE in general or my apprenticeship scheme. The overall structure and support you receive is great. The fact I can earn a competitive salary whilst learning on the job and having BAE fund my professional qualification is a valuable experience.

Be yourself Any experience is valued experience Research the company values and different schemes that are on offer