Assistant Finance Analyst Review

by B&Q

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9/10

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

Managing and control rebates collections from vendors. Reconciling Balance Sheets, preparing cash forecasts, resolving vendor queries relating to rebates,

8/10

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

Technical accounting skills - accrual concept, matching concept, accruals, deferrals, provisions etc. Soft skills - managing workload/stakeholders, presentation,

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy the ownership of the balance sheets and the Vistex programme that we use to calculate the rebates. It gives me a chance to be independent and be responsible for a small part in the finance department

9/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Very - there are multiple rotations where I get to work in different areas of finance throughout the 3 year programme. B&Q are very supportive to give me time to attend my classes and other apprentice based learning programmes

9/10

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

B&Q are very supportive to give me time to attend my classes and other apprentice based learning programmes

10/10

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

Kaplan provide good live online classes with knowledgeable and experienced teachers who are always willing to help.

9/10

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

I can apply lots of the technical skills to my job which help me to better understand both the job and the course content

9/10

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.)

I have attended a CIMA talk given by CIMA employees which was a great insight into the organisation and their goals and ambitions

9/10

9a. Would you recommend B&Q to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Great support with the day-to-day job and always supported with training

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to B&Q?

Ask lots of questions and you'll receive the help!