Rating

7.4/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • Internal Audit Apprentice - Role involves working on Audits within the business. Regularly attend meetings with the business to understand processes and work done, test controls, write audit workpapers.

    7/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • Improved communication skills and report writing skills. Developed a better understanding of financial services industry and different areas within the business, through conducting various audits.

    8/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I enjoy working at M&G. There is a great working culture, with lots of support in place and flexible working methods.

    8/10

  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • Programme structure is clear, with monthly assignments to complete.

    8/10

  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • Huge amounts of support from employer. Receive 1 study day per week to focus on apprenticeship work and my line manager is always eager to assist in any way he can.

    10/10

  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
  • Communication can be a bit slow, however all queries do get resolved in the end and they are very understanding.

    6/10

  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
  • The qualification doesn't help me perform better in my role. It asks me to evidence work that I have done in my role, so in a way it compounds any skills I have gained through my role, but does not provide me with any new skills.

    4/10

  • 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.)
  • Many. There is always things going on.

    8/10

  • 9a. Would you recommend M&G to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • Great work culture, everyone I have met / worked with is really inclusive and supportive. Flexible work culture is great.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to M&G?
  • Show enthusiasm. Apply for a role that interests you, and show this interest through enthusiasm and vitality.


Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Finance

Edinburgh

April 2024


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