Finance and Commercial Graduate Review
at Siemens
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Accounting
Poole, Dorset
Review Submitted: April 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
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.8/5
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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:
5/5
I work as a Finance an Commercial Graduate, currently working within the central finance team helping with month end closing task controls and checks.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I enjoy it a lot its great experience lots of opportunity to develop and grow.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I had no experience of accountancy going in and have received extensive training to help me in my role.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
This programme has been running for several years and you can feel it is very refined, the structure works well and the training is well scheduled.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Lots of regular support for my role and my training, lots of study days regular reviews and constant opportunity for regular training.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Kaplan are easy to work with we have regular calls and the tutors on the different course are very helpful and approachable.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
It gives me key knowledge that covers topics I use in my day to day work also covers broader topics regarding developing as a professional.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
Yes there are lot of different network that are available to us.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Siemens to a friend?
Yes
Why?
As for a large company there is a lot of effort to still make it feel personable, you get great training and opportunity for development.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Siemens?
Make sure to be confident and transparent throughout application, with a key focus on showing off personal skills as Siemens can provide the role based knowledge.
