Finance Apprentice Review
at Sage (UK) Ltd
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Finance
Newcastle upon Tyne
Review Submitted: March 2021
Overall Rating
4.9 /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
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.6/5
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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
I work in the cash allocation team. My day would start with looking at the transfer files and bank statement and allocating any unmatched payments to the correct accounts. I then look at credit card payments and cheques and ensure that there is no unallocated cash on a customer account.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I love the job that I am in as I have a good relationship with my team and also a really close relationship with the other apprentices who I started with. This makes going to work really enjoyable
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learned a lot of new skills in this job role as I analyse the bank statements and also have learned how to investigate any missing payments or accounts that are hard to find.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
My course is really well organised. I sit AAT exams regularly to be able to gain my qualification and I always have a clear idea of what I need to do and where abouts my progress is and what will happen next.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I receive a lot of support from my employer and if I am struggling with anything I know I can ask and I will always get the help that I need.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
I also receive a lot of support from the college as I am in class every week and I can always ask questions and get the answers that I am looking for. They give a lot of feedback to help me achieve the best results I can
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
My qualification helps me a lot in my role as I am learning accounting in college and it helps me understand why we do what we do in Finance rather than just doing the job its self.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
Prior to covid there were extra curricular activities to get involved in.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Sage (UK) Ltd to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I believe that Sage is an employer that care about their staff and they offer so much support within the time I have been completing my apprenticeship. We do fun teambuilding things and it is a friendly place to work.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Sage (UK) Ltd?
To be yourself and to show off your personality as I think this is something Sage really value in people.
