A/R Associate Review

by Premier Foods

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.2/10

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

Running daily reports and reconciliations and providing support to other associates on systems used within the department.

10/10

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

I have learned presentation skills throughout the apprenticeship which is something that I didnt have beforehand. Also training skills and I have learned a lot about contract law and business law

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I have enjoyed learning new skills and pushing myself to do things that I wasnt comfortable with before embarking on the apprenticeship

9/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

It has been well organised and structutred throughout. I also had to take a break in learning at one point in the apprenticeship and this was handled very well.

10/10

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

Premier give me the time I need to be able to complete the tasks and exams etc that are required as part of the apprenticeship

9/10

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

Davies have been very good with me throughout the apprenticeship. I always get an answer when I ask questions of the mentor and they were very accomodating when I needed to take a break in learning

9/10

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

I have a much more detailed understanding of credit control and some of the legal side of things than I had before the CICM qualification

8/10

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.)

There are several different social groups and charity activities that Premier actively encourages its staff to get involved in wherever possible

10/10

9a. Would you recommend Premier Foods to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

They are an excellent employer, they treat their staff with respect, fairness and a personal touch that you wouldnt normally find at such a large company.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Premier Foods?

Premier is an excellent company to work for, a good example of this is that, throughout the covid pandemic, they have bent over backwards to accomodate staff at both the factories and the offices in ensuring that staff are safe and arent forced into anything that they arent comfortable with. I would say be yourself and they will accommodate you as best they can!