Accounts Payable Clerk Review
at CityFibre
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Accounting
Telford
Review Submitted: May 2022
Overall Rating
4 /5
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4/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
3.4/5
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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:
4/5
My role as an apprentice accounts payable clerk is to monitor/manage accounts on a day-to-day basis. This involves: invoicing, dealing with queries either via phone or email and statement reconciliations. If these are not done to high standard or completed in a timely manner accounts will start to fall overdue and complex.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I thoroughly enjoy my time at work as I feel the company culture holds a big part in reaching the end goal. I am always supported by all team members and I am given sufficient advice and help when needed. Overall, I cant fault anything that has been provided so far.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have learnt many new skills on a personal and professional level, this includes; team work, communication (internally and externally), problem solving and meeting targets and deadlines. As well as this I am currently studying to achieve my level 3 AAT qualification which will hopefully kickstart my career in accounts and finance.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Within the company my experience has been enjoyable as I am surrounded by a team that provide me with sufficient training and knowledge in order to improve within my role. I have a designated mentor that I liaise with on a day-to-day basis which provides me with all the support I need.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
Within the company I am surrounded by a lot of supportive people. I hold weekly meetings with my line manager where we review weekly targets, output and areas in which I can improve. Also, I catch up with my workplace mentor on a daily basis to ensure all tasks are completed efficiently and effectively.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
2/5
I have had a difficult time studying with my training provider as I feel online learning does not suit my desired style of education. However, I have received support from my early careers advisor where we are looking at ways in which we can combat this issue. Overall, I feel I have not learned a great deal to contribute towards my qualification.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
I feel like i have learnt best from actually performing my job role on a day to day basis. However, some aspects of college I have managed to make links between my theory and my job role. After working in the finance team for several months i feel i know more about how my role is beneficial to the wider company.
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
Every few months our wider finance team holds a get together where we can all relax on a personal level, as i feel this aids team bonding. Once a month there is an all hands call where everyone from within the company joins - this involves any updates about the company.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend CityFibre to a friend?
Yes
Why?
The culture within cityfibre is a great environment to be involved in as everyone backs each other. Also there are very good benefits to access such as, discounts, health insurance and much more. Also, you are given all the inductions and training that you will need in order to start your new job role.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to CityFibre?
Be yourself. Make sure your application is filled with all your previous qualifications and what you get up to in your personal life (hobbies etc)
