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Cummins

Accounts Assistant Review

at Cummins

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Accounting

Peterborough

Review Submitted: April 2024

Overall Rating

4.3 /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 - 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:
3/5
on a day to day basis I do reconciliations for the month I also work of any queries that come through. At month end I complete my monthly journals and any journal adjustments that are needed, including closing the books for Italy. I also complete bank payment to Italy and Germany ensuring that all payments are up to date
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I enjoy my program greatly, I am given one day to study a week allowing me to keep on top of my course work and I can also go into the office 4 days a week to put my course work into practice.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Yes I have learnt many different skills such as using different databases within the organization, how to complete journals and reconciliations up to business standards. I have also learnt how to note my tasks and have them planned out in a way which is best for me to use to know what I need to do on a certain day

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
my programme is vey well organized with a structured one day a week for study and a lot of communication between my AAT tutor and my work manager
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I receive a lot of support from my employer such as being very flexible with my study and any exams that I have.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
I receive weekly 1-1 with my tutor and live lessons also recordings of any previous lessons
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
I feel like my qualification is very good for my job role as a lot of what i learn with my qualification I am able to take on many new tasks in my job role
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 there is a lot of extra curricular activities such as giving back to the community and women's empowerment movement and different diversity and ethical networking

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Cummins to a friend?
Yes
Why?
They have enabled me a wide variety of opportunities to develop my knowledge and skills
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Cummins?
That everyone is always really helpful and friendly
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