Apprentice Finance and Accounting Technician Review
at University of Oxford
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Accounting
Oxford
Review Submitted: April 2025
Overall Rating
3.9 /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!
4.5/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
3.4/5
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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
Management accounting including budgeting and forecasting, monitoring and reporting of income and expenditure. Communicate financial information or concepts to stakeholders at all levels of financial competence, both verbally and through written reports. Providing appropriate levels of financial authorisation for transactions maintained online and offline.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I enjoy the opportunity to learn new things, meet new people and explore new interests. I like the variety of workload and the challenges that brings.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Apprenticeships help develop proficiency in analyzing data, conducting research, and providing insights to support decision-making using financial software and IT applications e.g. excel. It also improves both written and verbal communication skills, learning to effectively communicate financial information to various audiences.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
The apprenticeship is very structured and revolves around an exam timetable and financial deadlines.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
The employer is very supportive in promoting professional development and creating opportunities for learning.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
I attend college on a weekly basis and I have access to college Teams channel which has all the class material and can be used to post questions when I'm not attending college.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
It gives you a base knowledge which you can then develop in the workplace.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
3/5
There are multiple networking events and other activities that are available on a departmental level and wider organisation.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend University of Oxford to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Provides a diverse, open and inclusive environment that allows everyone to grow and flourish.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to University of Oxford?
Make sure you research not only the job criteria but also the course training provider and examine body.
