Record to Report Accountant Review

I am a record to report accountant so i am involved in the day to day running of the finance function, i do the reporting of the accounts and the evaluations of them each month. Coding Transactions, Invoices raising journals, Producing Cashflow forecasts, Raising journals, preparing stat accounts, audit engagement

I have developed my knowledge of systems like SAP GUi and BPC as well as Excel. I have also developed my knowledge of accounting and Finance through my studies with Kaplan. I have done a lot of shadowing so i now have a greater understanding of budgets etc

I really enjoy finance and i have wanted to be a chartered accountant for a number of years. it is great that Babcock have supported me with my goal and i enjoy the programme which i am on. it provides with not only the teaching needed to pass the qualification but also general day to day business improvements

From the 1st day i joined the programme we sat down and discussed the stages of it and the milestones on the way till its conclusion. i have a clear goal of what they want from me and what i want to achieve. The programme structure is based around this so it is easy to follow

Since i started my line manager has been very keen to expose me to learning opportunities. The business wants to ensure that i get the development i need to complete the course and get the most out of it. We also have a dedicated Organisational Development function who are always asking if there is anything more that i need to help my studies

Kaplan have provided me with all the relevant learning materials needed for the course. i also have two weekly classes where we learn the syllabus for the exams, as well as exam technique. They also provide tutors and unlimited access to their teachers. We have regular mock exams to track our progress

The qualification helps me to build more accounting knowledge and therefore ensure more accuracy in my day to day role. it also allows me to take on more difficult tasks as i develop as i understand whats needed due to my qualification development

Due to the recent pandemic there isn't much in extra curricular activities, there are a few lunch time groups who meet and discuss work and ways the company can improve but none of which i participate in

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They are invested in trying to improve their workforce and are dedicated to training their staff professionally. There is also a very friendly atmosphere between departments and no matter what level you are in your views are respected

It is a fast paced environment but one which if you are willing to dedicate yourself to,you will get opportunities to develop and improve yourself both professionally and personally