Finance Apprentice Review

by Sky

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

6.5/10

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

Working with the wider business as well as colleagues to manage P&L and WCAP movements. Reporting into FP&A and understanding the strategy and movements on a monthly basis.

10/10

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

Learning how to do P&L and WCAP reporting.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

The programme itself is not massively enjoyable as the structure surrounding apprenticeships is cumbersome and somewhat unnecessary.

3/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Some teething issues that Kaplan would not solve due to communication errors, plus other regulations brought in during the apprenticeship that was unforeseen.

3/10

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

Plenty of support from the business towards studying and learning.

8/10

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

5/10

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

Potential on critical thinking and the understanding of wider finance.

5/10

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.)

Socials, sports, networking to name a few.

8/10

9a. Would you recommend Sky to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

The people are fantastic to work with, the campus has everything you need and the benefits aren't too shabby.

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

Be your honest and unapologetic self. Authenticity is key, but also be an open communicator, don't be afraid to ask questions and be conversational.