Finance Graduate Review
at Virgin Media O2
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Accounting
Bradford
Review Submitted: March 2024
Overall Rating
4.7 /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!
5/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
4.4/5
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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:
5/5
Management accounting role which includes deciding how and where to cross-charge costs using both external and internal reports. I do lots of different aspects of management accounting and deal with many internal and external stakeholders.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
The company has a good culture and there are numerous funded events for us which are fun and allow us to extend our networks. The offices are nice and the people are always willing to help if you need it. The job allows for a good work life balance which is encouraged by the company.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have developed good communication skills and my time management has improved allowing me to meet deadlines etc. I have learnt lots of accounting knowledge and efficient ways of processing large sets of data. My presentation skills have been enhanced by ample opportunities to present and my business report writing skills are a lot better too.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
I think it is well organised as there are lots of scheme leads aswell as other members who assist at various stages/ times in the apprenticeship. We have regular checkups and plan how to improve which is due to the structure of the programme. We have clear targets and timelines which are realistic and we are aided to achieve.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
I receive quite a lot of support from many people on and off the scheme. There are various well being sessions aswell as catch up chats with people on the scheme which is useful.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
I receive a decent amount of support. I have a talent coach who helps me to develop my skills and aid my learning process. The tutors running the learning sessions are also supportive and help whenever I need it.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
It massively helps as it provides almost all of the knowledge which is applicable to doing my management accounting role to the best of my abilities. It helps provide the foundations of why and how I do things.
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
There are monthly graduate events, quarterly finance graduate days, sports days, away days, after work team socials, winter dinners etc. They are all really good fun and a great chance to build new connections across the business.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Virgin Media O2 to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Fun place to work and the job keeps you stimulated. The company wants you to be the best you can and helps you develop to do that.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Virgin Media O2?
It is a great place to work with a diverse workforce which you can learn lots of new things from. If you enjoy a fast paced environment with lots of stimulation but also building great relationships with others, then this is the place for you.
