Apprentice Finance Assistant Review
at Savills
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Finance
Manchester
Review Submitted: February 2023
Overall Rating
4.4 /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
4/5
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Skills Development
4.2/5
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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
Working within the Central Finance Teams to complete various. There are 8 different teams ranging from Banking to Invoice Processing, which allows me to experience both the Account Receivable and Accounts Payable aspects. At the moment I am In the Billings team and my day to day tasks are tenant recharges, PCA Certs etc.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I definitely enjoy my programme, this apprenticeship gives me the best opportunity to explore and understand various roles within central Finance.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
My confidence has developed as well as My skills on Excel and using outlook and teams have also developed and I have learnt new skills regarding those platforms.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
My programme is organised in regards to knowing the different teams I will venture into.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
I receive support in regards to training and managing my time between work and learning my AAT qualification.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
I receive one of the best supports from my training provider. Having weekly sessions and workshops has made my understanding of AAT a lot better, my teacher has set effective tasks to complete as well as going through practice papers has boosted my confidence in passing my exams.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
I think that knowing the various roles within each central finance team has helped me understand my qualification more and how I can use this within my work.
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
Yes, I have and will be continuing to play football with colleagues to socialise and volunteer and raise money for charity,
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Savills to a friend?
Yes
Why?
An amazing big company to work for and offer unique apprenticeships with full support.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Savills?
Be confident and knowable in your goals and aims.
