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First Response Finance Limited

Account Manager Review

at First Response Finance Limited

Degree Apprenticeship

Finance

Warrington, Cheshire

Review Submitted: February 2021

Overall Rating

5 /5

The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!

5/5 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
5/5
My role is to manage sub-prime, prime customers Hire Purchase agreements. Offering assistance and setting arrangements when their payments fall behind or when they enter financial difficulties.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Within my programme and I am provided with a lot of flexibility about what I do during the course. I am given time to complete University work , project work and given time to do my job role. Because of this flexibility and and variety of work I can complete this makes my programmes very enjoyable and challenging.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learnt and developed a variety of skills within this job role. I have built and developed collaborative relationships within the organisation. I have improved my communication skills and project management skills throughout my role and projects that I have ran and managed.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
The programme is well structured it provides me with a clear and organised guide on what I need to be doing and when it should be accomplished. University and work is split up giving me plenty of time to complete both at a high level
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I receive weekly meeting and catch ups from my employer. This evolves a Team Leader and an Early Careers Mentor. Through these catch ups they provide me with support and the tools I require to achieve on my programme ensuring that I am always remaining on track.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
I receive plenty of support from my trading provider this includes the lecturers and the assignment team. They are always free to book in meeting and answer any questions or doubts I may have on the course.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
My qualification that I am currently completing is Business Management this has every relevancy to my organisation. Providing me with every aspect of the business and improving my knowledge on how to undertake my role further.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
There are a variety of extra curricular activities which focus on improving the employee skills within the business and knowledge on the history of the organisation. These are known as Business foundation and training leaders

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend First Response Finance Limited to a friend?
Yes
Why?
First Response are an employee focused company with a feedback friendly environment. You can ensure working for them they have you best interest in mind and want to see growth with your skills at the company.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to First Response Finance Limited?
Do research into the company and ensure that you fit the culture of the business as this is what they are looking for. Make sure you contribute to their key values and principles. Be yourself
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