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Madison Brook

Finance Assistant Review

at Madison Brook

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Accounting, Finance

Southwark

Review Submitted: April 2025

Overall Rating

5 /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
5/5 - 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
General day to day aiding the internal finance procedures, whilst mainly taking responsibility of controlling and managing the client account.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Enjoying it very much!

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learnt many new skills. Namely; control accounting, ledger adjustments, year end reconciliation, month end preparation, professional attitude, increased confidence.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Very well organised with many help materials available.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Lots of support both physically (allowing me to study during work hours), and financially (providing support for exam fees etc).
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Lots of support available, from frequent meeting with my tutor, to endless access to revision materials online.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
It provides me with an increased degree of confidence as i am becoming more proficient and efficient at my job, and motivates me with the idea of light at the end of the tunnel when i am fully qualified.
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
Both a summer and christmas party with the whole team. Whilst smaller social events monthly in my direct office, with a strict "no work chat outside work" rule.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Madison Brook to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It is the perfect place to grow both as a professional and a person.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Madison Brook?
Be yourself, no one cares what you may or may not know, but whether you can get along with people you are going to be spending 9 hours a day with, 5 days a week.
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