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HSBC

FINANCE OFFICER Review

at HSBC

Degree Apprenticeship

Finance

London

Review Submitted: July 2023

Overall Rating

4.8 /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 - Overview of Role
4/5 - Skills Development
4.6/5 - 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
As the company's financial manager, it is my responsibility to oversee the thorough auditing of each transaction.As part of my work, I also write the company's financial report, which serves as a means of accountability and ensures that the business is profitable or makes wise investments with a certain return.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I enjoy my programme, it enables me to achieve my full potential especially to do with skills that have direct positive impact on my profession. I also like the programme because it provides me with a platform to engage my mind in positive activities that are enjoyable as well important.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have been able to improve my current abilities, particularly those that help me with work related to my profession. I have also been able to learn talents related to that line of work, some of which are merely for developing my all-around abilities. I think it's crucial to equip oneself with abilities.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
My programme is well structured and organised in a careful manner to build my profession to another level. My programme is organised in a manner that allows me take breaks and refresh my mind.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I receive maximum support from my employer. When I compare my previous employer, I am able to see that my employer wishes me the best and also supports me. My hard work and professionalism are noticed and appreciated by both my colleagues and my employer and that encourages me to keep up.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
I receive enough, if not more than enough training from my training provider.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
I am confident that my training provider's certification has always had a beneficial effect since, deep down, I believe that I have experienced personal progress. Due to my ability to effectively do my obligations, this has caused me to make positive strides that everyone has observed. This really amazes me.
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, there are extra -curricular activities which are optional. For example, on weekends sometimes we have road trips or events that are available to participate.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend HSBC to a friend?
Yes
Why?
HSBC is one of the best places or companies that one can find themselves in. It allows one to grow gradually with experience and meticulous profession, hence allowing one to take positive strides in profession. It also take cares of their employees by giving incentives and perks and deserved promotions.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to HSBC?
I advise them to keep applying and when they have the chance then they should utilise it well because sometimes chances come only once. To me , everybody that wants to have success, they should be able to work hard and diligently because virtues and vices are noticed and both have their next actions.
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