Finance Trainee Review

My main role is in accounts payable, I deal with all invoice which need processing. I send them for approval and make sure they are paid on time. I post bank payments and do the bank reconciliation. I post the bad debt journal at month end. I deal with queries that come into the central mail box. I create new customer and supplier records.

I have learn how to use accountancy software, make payments, process invoices, prepare and post journals. I am able to keep the nominal ledger up to date. I know am able to set up new customers and vendors in the system. I have gained more experience communicating with the wider business.

I really enjoy the job I do and the experiences and opportunities which are presented to me. I like saying yes to new jobs and gaining new skills and information. I feel like I am always challenged and encouraged to set up of my comfort zone and receive a lots of support.

I feel like the structure an organisation of the programme from Kaplan is poor. From the induction to completing my portfolio I have had little help, support of guidance. On several occasions I have been given the wrong information and have had several talent coaches throughout the year leading to inconsistencies. I feel like the talent coaches have little knowledge of the job I do or AAT and are unable to guide me in showcasing my vast knowledge and experience I have gained in my role through my employer. There is a lack of communication and I feel like I am always chasing them to complete admin tasks.

I receive a huge amount of support from employer, this comes from my manager and mentor, the learning and development team within HR and my team. I am well supported in my current role as well as being given lots of opportunities to learn and grow. They are considerate of the time I need to allocate towards my apprenticeship as well the time I need to study and sit exams.

I feel like the tutors and the classes I have take in relation to my AAT qualification has been very good. The tutors are very knowledgeable and deliver the material in a fantastic way. The study material provided is very good, and I know where to find information and who to go to with any queries. The same cannot be said for the apprenticeship side of things and my talent coach.

During my first year of AAT I feel like the modules relate very well to my current role. They have given me and understanding of why I do things a certain way within my role. I have gained knowledge of double entry book keeping, how to classify things within finance and they use of a nominal ledger. All of this allows me to take on additional tasks at work

There are lots of activities to get involved with at work. Fundraising activities as a team, afterwork social events, team building days, team nights out, sports teams, mentoring programmes, equality and diversity groups. We have an internal social media platform which allows us to share healthy eating ideas, work outs, pets and other everyday things/

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During my time at Connect Health I have been well supported and encouraged. I have been presented with opportunities to grow and develop both within the company and myself. I have a good work life balance and fee respected. I feel my ideas/concerns are always listened to. I have a fantastic team and managers who always encourage me.

Do some research into the company so you know what they do. Look at the values and see how you can bring those to life. Demonstrate how you as an individual can bring something new and exciting to the Connect team. Show that you are passionate about making the company even better.