Finance Operations Associate Review
at Premier Foods
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Accounting
Manchester
Review Submitted: April 2023
Overall Rating
4.1 /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!
3.5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
3.8/5
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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
Stock reporting, PPV reporting, stock adjustments, audit work, general improvements to current processes.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
I enjoy my job, it’s interesting and there is opportunity to move around to different areas of the business. My only criticism is my salary is not reflective of the work I do or the stress I am put under.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I previously worked in practice so coming to an industry role has been a huge change, as such I’ve learned a lot. I’ve been able to develop my communication skills and have learned new areas of accounting.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
Fairly well structured, I feel I was put onto courses for exams before I had enough time to sit the exam from the last course which has been tricky.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
My employer is very supportive, I get plenty of time within work hours to work on my apprenticeship, and within reason my apprenticeship comes first. My direct line managers have been amazing throughout.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
My skills coach has been great, where I’ve needed to move courses around or if I’ve needed help navigating the system, she has been very responsive and helpful.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
I’m only a couple of exams in so far, however I do feel that the training has helped better my knowledge and awareness. I expect the more I do the better I’ll be able to perform.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
2/5
No, I don’t really have any time in my life to add more extra curricular activities.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Premier Foods to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Really supportive company, great culture, everyone (no matter how high up they are) is approachable and friendly, there is room for progression and recognition for a job well done.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Premier Foods?
Be friendly and approachable, from my experience having a team who work well together and get along is as important as your skills and qualifications.
