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Unilever

Finance Apprentice Review

at Unilever

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Finance, Accounting

Kingston upon Thames

Review Submitted: March 2025

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 - Overview of Role
4/5 - Skills Development
4/5 - 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
My role consists of publishing reports, posting journals, working on projects with the team
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I have enjoyed this programme as I get to be involved in many tasks and see how the business works

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have developed my excel skills by being able to work more efficiently and I have improved my confidence in presenting and hosting meetings with others

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Programme isn't very structured for work however there is a strict structure from Kaplan on studying
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
Employer is very supportive and is always willing to help on tasks that I am unsure of
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
Training provider is very supportive offering lots of advice on exams and studying
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
My qualification has given me a better understanding of why I am doing specific tasks and the wider impact of this on the business
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
there are regular networking events and finance have a weekly social team that you can join

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Unilever to a friend?
Yes
Why?
The company is very supportive and inclusive. You are treated like an adult and made to feel like an asset to the company
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Unilever?
Research the brand, have confidence and be curious about the business and tasks you are completing
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