Finance Apprentice - AP Review

by Cummins

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9/10

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

All accounts payable duties such as answering emails and inquiries from our customers.

10/10

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

I have developed my excel, presentation and analytical skills.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy the programme as I get to development my knowledge while gaining valuable experience at the same time.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The structure of the programme is good as they have clear exam dates which you can prepare for within a suitable time however the drawback is staring the course behind everyone else depending on when you start and having to catch up while learning new things.

8/10

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

The employer is very supportive as if you get stuck at any point there are multiple people who you can ask for help and will teach you everything you need to know in depth.

10/10

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

I get lots of resources from the training provider which helps me extend my knowledge and can answer any queries that you have on the subject and give you work for it.

9/10

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

Some things that I learn in my qualification helps me but as I only do one part of accounting (AP) not everything that I learn applies to my role. In addition within accounting the system does most of the stuff that you learn so it helps you better understand the process

7/10

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.)

Yeah there is EEEC which is where you have 4 hours of the year dedicated to charity work and helping out the community. Also available is use of a free gym.

8/10

9a. Would you recommend Cummins to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

I would recommend Cummins to a friend because they are all for you and wanting you to become better and improving upon the skills that you already have making you gain valuable experience and knowledge.

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

To be open and honest in interviews, be diverse in your thinking and open minded.