Apprentice Financial Accountant Review
at St. James's Place
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Accounting
Cirencester
Review Submitted: December 2024
Overall Rating
3.3 /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!
4.5/5
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Overview of Role
3/5
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Skills Development
2.4/5
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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
On a day to day basis my role consists of the completion of Month end tasks including posting to the ledger and investigating any irregularities
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I thoroughly enjoy my Programme and have little criticism towards it.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
3/5
I have learnt many new skills including communication within a professional environment. This coupled with my new knowledge of Accounting has enabled me to successfully perform in my Job role
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
2/5
The Interview stages where well organised as was the induction. However there was a delay in me starting the apprenticeship and the beginning of my study programme. Whilst this had little impact it has caused me to feel behind and unknowledgeable on certain areas but my managers and team have been massively useful.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
My Team and Managers have been incredibly supportive always offering me help and responsibility. This has enabled me to feel more confident and have better ownership over my work
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
1/5
Due to an unexpected delay my qualification was delayed but they have been useful throughout this delay .
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
2/5
N/A
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
2/5
SJP offers many social extra circular activities for all abilities including a 5 aside football with the highlight being the Diwali lunch a. I have been proud to start organising such events as part of the apprentice cohort fundraising effort
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend St. James's Place to a friend?
Yes
Why?
SJP Has been a supportive employer that has helped me adapt to the world of work and taught me skills that will stay with me for life
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to St. James's Place?
Don't overthink the Questions and even if one part of the assessment centre goes badly you can still make it
