Finance Apprentice Review

by Sage

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

10/10

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

Completing and accounting for payments out of the company - on an AdHoc basis and carry out a twice-weekly payment run. And also investigate any purchase requests through Procurement

10/10

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

Communication and Team Working skills as well as being more open to being independent and problem solving

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I thoroughly enjoy my programme, as it allows me to link my on programme learning with accounting tasks completed at work

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

I attend college once a week and have a day release to accommodate. My training provider will set tasks and my employer gives me time to complete any tasks during work if needed

10/10

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

I receive a lot of support from my employer, they are always open for catch ups and reviews of progress to see if any additional help is required

10/10

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

I have catch ups with my manager and we agree if i need to take any time during the week or at the end of a day to do any practice/revision.

10/10

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

I have found that I have a better understanding of accounting tasks as well as understanding 'why' a process is complete rather than just doing it

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.)

10/10

9a. Would you recommend Sage to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

There is a strong sense of belonging and being part of a team, everyone is valued and there are no limits to what you are able to achieve or be a part of

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

Be open to any opportunities and ask questions, no question is wrong