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Cummins

Finance Apprentice Review

at Cummins

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Accounting

Milton Keynes, UK

Review Submitted: March 2025

Overall Rating

4.9 /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 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
4.8/5 - 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
I assist with on-site financial reporting, including preparing journal entries for lease accounting purposes, accruing for unbilled expenses, and ensuring transparency and accuracy of records, as well as monitoring balance sheet transactions for accuracy and timeliness.
I also take on ad hoc AP responsibilities where needed to ensure that invoices are paid on time and supplier relations are maintained.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I incredibly enjoy the programme, both on and off the job,

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I initially came from a non-finance background as a mature student, so being able to gain a working knowledge of finance and accounting has been one of the largest aspects of my apprenticeship.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Great amounts of support and advice from wider team.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
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

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Cummins to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Interesting work, good compensation, and enthusiastic colleagues
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Cummins?
Research the company beforehand and look into how your values might align with the company's
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