Finance Apprentice Review

by Savills

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.6/10

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

My apprenticeship involves me moving round different teams every 10 weeks in my office and learn the skills of each team, my current team is payments which involves using different banks and sending money to clients and suppliers aswell as BACS runs

10/10

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

I have learnt alot of skills such as improved knowledge of using computer softwares and banks, I have also gained better team work, communication skills.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I really enjoy my program as I think it is very beneficial moving round different teams and being able to see the step by step process of accounting in savills

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

My programme is very well structured I get every Tuesday off for college and my team movements is planned out and scheduled

10/10

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

I receive alot of support from my line manager and different members of my teams who help train me the different job roles

10/10

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

I receive a good amount of support, we have monthly catch ups and fortnightly lessons, they also schedule calls and meetings If I am struggling with anything

10/10

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

It gives me more of a technical side to my job role as I have a better understanding of everything I do and how it can influence accounts

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 is a football team and a rugby team

7/10

9a. Would you recommend Savills to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

It is a very well structured and friendly business, everyone is really helpful and there is lots of support for anything someone needs

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

In interviews to be extremely confident and show a strong interest in the job role you are applying for aswell as to do some background research to see what the role can offer in the future