Finance Assistant Review

by Savills

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

10/10

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

As an apprentice I move around a variety of different teams within the Accounts Department covering both the accounts receivable and accounts payable divisions. My role is to spend around 2-3 months with each team assisting them in their daily tasks.

10/10

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

I have developed on my communication skills, liaising with various professionals each day both internally and externally.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy my programme a lot as it provides a good balance of learning in practice and learning through my training provider.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The structure is very well organised. I have set rotation times and when one rotation is done, I move onto the next seamlessly.

10/10

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

My employer is very helpful as always there if I need her. She will always provide me support and check in with me.

10/10

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

My training provider is very helpful. I can always ask a question whenever I am unsure of something and an answer will always be provided.

10/10

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

There is a great correlation between what I lean from the training provider and what I use in role and it definitely gives me a better understanding of what i'm doing

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.)

There are many clubs and social events to take part in and competitions throughout the year to look forward to.

10/10

9a. Would you recommend Savills to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Because I feel it is the better alternative to university and my friends that are like minded would want to explore that

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

To have confidence and trust the process.