Financial Close Technician Review
at Newcastle Building Society
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Accounting
Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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
My role supports the Financial Close Manager in in delivery of a successful month end financial close. I play a key role in delivering a high level of customer service through the preparation and analysis of reconciliations, consolidations, and other key financial close activities, while providing insightful information to stakeholders.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I really enjoy the current programme I am on and the exposure to a range of different opportunities within the organisation.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
• Strong Excel skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Effective time and workload management.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with an ability to analyse complex financial information and identify trends and issues.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Effective time and workload management.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with an ability to analyse complex financial information and identify trends and issues.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
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.)
5/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Newcastle Building Society to a friend?
Yes
Why?
The society is a really good place with great support and progression opportunities.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Newcastle Building Society?
I would suggest to research the company and their main values.
