Finance Officer Review
at Department for Education
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Accounting
Coventry
Review Submitted: April 2026
Overall Rating
4.1 /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
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
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
Financial reporting. Preparing accounts model and monthly reconciliations to the balance sheet. Providing audit information in a timely manner to auditors. Supporting the preparation of the ARA for Agencies.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Improved my accounting and finance knowledge, on accounting standards, tax rules and professional behaviour and professional ethics.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
My line manager was very supportive, allowing adequate time to study. I also used annual leave to help reduce the stress.
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?
4/5
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Department for Education to a friend?
Yes
Why?
The Department for Education encourages staff to participate in learning and development and have opportunities to complete apprenticeship programmes.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Department for Education?
Talk to staff working for Department for Education to receive interview tips as the interviews can be difficult.
