Assistant Accountant Review
at Nationwide
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Finance
Birmingham
Review Submitted: May 2024
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!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.6/5
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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
Involves managing month end processes, working with the team to meet the deadline for General ledger close and other reporting deadlines, also supporting ad-hoc tasks.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
There are some areas which are difficult to adjust to such as the work/study/life balance, however have been surrounded by a supporting line manager and the team.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Yes have developed my confidence to have meetings with senior level colleagues, also showing scepticism in the work I do more now.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
It is well structured and have had plenty of study days off for each exam, which has really supported in times where I felt I need more time to focus on study, especially transitioning from university where it is full time studying.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
My line manager has been really supportive and also inputted being open and honest about the apprenticeship skills scan, by making me aware that not all skills have been met when the last exam is within a month. This then enabled conversations with my apprenticeship supervisor to what action can be taken.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
My supervisor has been really supportive, with timely responses by message, emails and calls. I did find the tutors at First Intuition vary with each exam, therefore the level of support also varied. However when faced with a less supportive/ unresponsive tutor for after class materials or feedback on marked answers, they were able to source another tutor who were helpful.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
The qualification through apprenticeship has really accelerated my learning and enabled myself to complete my qualification at a faster rate than without being on it.
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
Volunteering events, summer networking events
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Nationwide to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I have had 3 line managers whilst being here and all 3 have been really supportive and open with the feedback they provide, also taking interest and consideration that I am on a apprenticeship too.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Nationwide?
Be yourself, find areas where you can relate to the company, it can even be that you like volunteering.
