Apprentice Accounts Assistant Review
at Warner Bros. Discovery
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Accounting
Grays Inn Rd, London WC1X 8XZ, UK
Review Submitted: May 2022
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
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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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
On a daily basis I will be dealing with finance queries, reconciliations, setting up suppliers on our payment systems, processing invoices, gathering data, processing expense claims, chasing outstanding invoices and processing payment runs.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I am really enjoying my programme. I have been made to feel as a part of a team and have been able to learn all aspects of my accountancy programme and have been able to put them into practice at work.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Since working at Warner Media I have developed analytical and written communication skills. I have also been able to develop my team working, IT skills and my attention to detail.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
My programme has been very well structured. I have learnt new skills and tasks as I have gone along and have been able to develop each of my skills by having regular training sessions We have weekly team meetings which have helped support my progress.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I receive support from both my manager and the Early Careers team. My manager ensures we have weekly meetings to catch up on how I am doing and progressing. The Early Careers team are always organising events and monthly meetings which give us guidance on future careers.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
My training provider has been brilliant. I have monthly meetings with my skills coach which assists me in completing my portfolio. I also have classes with my tutor and am able to have 1-1 sessions if I am struggling with a certain topic.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
What I learn at college I am able to apply to my work I do in my role. I am able to see everything so far which I have learnt be put into practice. This has made me understand the industry more and develop my college knowledge.
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
We have monthly social events for all interns and apprentices which we are able to go to. There are also screenings of new movies which we can go and watch after work before the films are released at the cinemas.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Warner Bros. Discovery to a friend?
Yes
Why?
They have been a brilliant company to work for. There is always support when you need it and it has been so fun working in such a large diverse company. I have loved meeting new people and being able to network through the company.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Warner Bros. Discovery?
Be honest and just speak about yourself. Tell them all about your previous experience and skillset which links you to the job role and why you feel you would be the perfect fit. The assessment/interview day is an opportunity to get to know the company.
