Accounts Assistant Apprentice Review

by Volkswagen Financial Services

Rating

10/10

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

I am currently in the AP team in Finance Ops and my day to day entails handling all supplier related accounts and queries.

10/10

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

Over the past eight months, I have been able to improve my Excel skills as part of my role is running Excel reports on all supplier accounts. I have also learnt about SAP which is the program we use for all Finance tasks.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy the programme a lot and am very happy to be working where I am.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

My programme is well structured and I get a lot of support from my college tutors as well as my manager at work.

10/10

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

I receive a lot of support from my employer regarding my day to day tasks and also for the college aspect. I have been given hours after lunch to concentrate on an exam when I need to put in extra revision.

10/10

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

I have received a lot of support from my tutors at college who have been able to help me in there free time should I have a question for them.

10/10

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

My qualification helps me perform better in my role as it gives me the chance to put what I've learnt at college into a workplace scenario.

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.)

Yes, there are activities I can get involved in which I have plans for in the next few months.

10/10

9a. Would you recommend Volkswagen Financial Services to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

It is a brilliant company who care about there employees and they give them opportunities to progress in your role.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Volkswagen Financial Services?

Learn about the company and prepare for any interview you may have with them as you want to show you are serious about joining the team you are applying for.