Finance Apprentice Review
at Cummins
Level 2 Apprenticeship
Accounting
Darlington
Review Submitted: March 2025
Overall Rating
4.1 /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
I work as part of the DBU Centralised Finance AP team. Day to day activities include clearing general holding and credit note accounts, posting AP journals, answering queries, mailbox management, ect
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I enjoy the satisfaction of completing and signing off a task, I believe some tasks I do at work are like an emotional investment and when they're complete I feel good about it.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have learnt new excel skills and attended multiple training sessions to improve those skills.
I have also grown my independence and initiative skills during my apprenticeship.
I have also grown my independence and initiative skills during my apprenticeship.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
When I first joined there was induction and Cummins learning centre sessions to help with my primary training entering the business, I also have structured college days with new study material in the mornings and supported revision in the afternoon.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
My team and managers are supportive, I receive mental health counselling regularly throughout the month which I receive flexibility for and I am appreciative of this. However, as our targets are driven heavily by profit and outcomes, sometimes there is not enough recognition an individuals personal situations.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
I receive lots of support from my tutor during the college day and I receive support from assessor inside and outside of this environment.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
I feel strongly that my studies support my everyday work tasks.
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
We are required to do a EEEC program - Every Employee, Every Community - where we complete work for our local community, eg working with food banks and primary schools.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Cummins to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Even though I can find some days challenging, I believe this apprenticeship program can be suited to lots of individuals.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Cummins?
To work hard and aspire high.
