project accountant Review
at BAE Systems
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Accounting
Griggs Way, Borough Green, Sevenoaks TN15 8HW, UK
Review Submitted: May 2023
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!
4.5/5
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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:
4/5
On a day to day basis, I work closely with project managers and other stakeholders to keep them informed of the performance of their project. This is presented back to senior members of the team on a quarterly cycle. Ad hoc tasks are also completed: accruals, variance analysis etc.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I rotate around areas of finance on a yearly basis, overall experiencing 5 different teams. I have thoroughly enjoyed this opportunity as it has allowed me to identify areas of finance that i enjoy, over ones that i have not. It has pushed me outside my comfort zone.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Developed my analysing skills, now identifying when numbers look unusual, and being able to identify reasons behind these variances. Confidence has developed, with presenting.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Extremely well structured, with frequent reviews with my apprentice lead. I have points of contact across many of the sites, if I was to ever have any issues. Study provider, Kaplan, is very well structured and provides a lot of assistance if required. No complaints on this.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Outstanding level of support. Occasionally struggling with the balance of work and study, my managers have always been very supportive, adapting work load and study if required. Have provided me with great opportunities, always extremely supportive of so.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Great support - all my tutors have been very supportive, providing extra support if required. Cannot think of a negative experience with a tutor. All work hard to make sessions inclusive, and involve all.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
With rotating around the different parts of finance, it has been easier to learn certain areas with the background knowledge from my studies. Vice versa, the working side has also assisted with my studies.
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
Yes, often provide social activities such as finance conferences, early career conferences, football on a Thursday evening. I have also been invited to the US site for an awards evening.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
The support is one of the biggest perks. Everyone I have worked with has always felt they want me to do my best. The opportunities offered are also endless. They offer a lot of flexibility within roles, and this helps with studying alongside.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Be ready to network, and work outside finance. I have learnt most of my knowledge from working with those outside finance. Push yourself outside your comfort zone. Try the teams you do not think you will enjoy - and you will surprise yourself.
