Cloud billing apprentice - finance Review
at Softcat
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Review Submitted: March 2024
Overall Rating
3.9 /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
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
3.4/5
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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
As a cloud billing apprentice, I am involved with the invoicing process each month end. I mainly alter pricing, liaise with account managers and amend any missing data or mistakes on accounts.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I very much enjoy the programme, I feel as though If you apply yourself there is a lot that you can gain from the course and the job. I feel like the learning has changed my perspective on my job and life in general.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have learnt many new useful skills such as professional communication, improved excel skills, data analytical skills and increased confidence in my role as a whole. My numerical skills have also improved, a long with my interpersonal skills.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
The programme is structured well, there is a lot of useful info that tailors to what you will learn on the job as you progress. It has improved, and the information is helpful and complements the job.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
We recieve a lot of support, this is from managers and the apprenticeship coordinator. However, we are able to reach out to anyone who can help us with any query and they will be happy to help.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
We receive a good amount of support, we have regular 121s and seminars where we learn about our course in more detail.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
I think that the qualification complements the job and helps us learn key skills and knowledge that assist us to carry out our job better. It is however not tailored to out role specifically but still provides us with valuable knowledge.
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 many communities and networks to join, there are no shortage of social events and activities.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Softcat to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It's great place to work for young people, and gives you good experience that helps you grow as a person and professionally.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Softcat?
Be yourself, let them know who you are, and what you want to get from the role, be confident and most of all know about the company and what they do.
