Finance Apprentice Review

I complete a wide range of tasks every day within the finance department. These tasks include checking invoices and making sure we have been correctly invoiced, reviewing the production spend weekly, P+L recs, balance sheet recs, etc. I have recently started training on the invoicing part of the business, cutting invoices and sending to customers, expanding my responsibilities. I will interact with all departments as part of my role. Production when I have a query about if a spend relates to a project or not, purchasing when I have a question about discrepancies between invoices and purchase orders, etc.

I feel like I am becoming more proactive every day in the role, trying not to let anything sit there unresolved and tackling problems immediately.

At the beginning, I was struggling with certain aspects of the role. I didn't feel like I belonged in this environment and was afraid to ask questions, however, my enjoyment has increased massively since then as I have became more confident and competent in the role.

My programme is very well structured, I have a set college day every week, and have an assigned list of tasks that I am to complete weekly/monthly.

I receive excellent support from my Employer.

I receive good support from my training provider, always looking to make sure that we are comfortable heading into exams.

To an extent, but I feel that experience in the role is the most valuable aspect to improve performance, knowing what to do and how to approach each situation and problem.

I will play football on occasion with some of my colleagues.

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Treat their staff well and with respect, 9 day fortnight leading to a good work life balance, great development opportunities.

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