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Finance Apprentice Review

at UBS

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Accounting

London

Review Submitted: April 2026

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
I work in the Investment Bank Finance Office, where I am involved in the reporting, planning and forecasting of the investment bank.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I enjoy the work and study side of it.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I’ve have learnt several software skills and developed my excel skills. I am more confident and communicate clearly as well as having a deeper financial understanding.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Very organised, I understand the process, events are always communicated to me.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Constant support from my manager and the apprentice team as well as my tuition provider and colleagues.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Constant support. We have excellent study materials and quarterly support sessions.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
A lot of my study aligns to my job especially management accounting and financial accounting.
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 plenty, we have working groups within our division and events within our apprentice network.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend UBS to a friend?
Yes
Why?
They are a supportive employer than challenge you, there is motivation for improvement and promotion.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to UBS?
Be yourself, have a positive work ethic.
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