Finance Apprentice Review
at Nationwide
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Finance
Swindon, Wiltshire
Review Submitted: May 2024
Overall Rating
4.4 /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
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
Undertaking EUC Controls Assurance Testing across finance to ensure relevant controls are in place and provided feedback based on models.
Taking initiative to revise over processes and optimise / make efficiencies where possible
Undertaken Intermediate Excel Training to develop strong analytical skills
Taking initiative to revise over processes and optimise / make efficiencies where possible
Undertaken Intermediate Excel Training to develop strong analytical skills
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I enjoyed the programme as I was able to meet with all apprentices across the business easily and build relationships based on similar experiences.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I was able to build on the following skills;
Attention to Detail
Analytical
Communication
Initiative
Logical
Problem Solving
Relationship / Rapport Building
Resilience
Teamwork
Attention to Detail
Analytical
Communication
Initiative
Logical
Problem Solving
Relationship / Rapport Building
Resilience
Teamwork
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
It was very well organised and structured into modules with each month being a module
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
The support across the entire business has been brilliant during all my years working here since 2016
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
It enabled me to gain a good business understanding
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 networking / social events tailored toward apprentices at the time and this allowed us to become friends with other apprentices and attending social events together
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Nationwide to a friend?
Yes
Why?
The apprentice support and exposure is brilliant
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Nationwide?
Even if they aren't sure if the role is suited to them, they are able to easily transfer to work out what suits them best
