Finance Apprentice Review
at Royal Mail Group
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Accounting, Finance
Chesterfield, Derbyshire
Review Submitted: April 2026
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
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
3.8/5
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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:
4/5
After being here a while, I have been given my own day-to-day tasks that I do, as well as processes that I am responsible for.. Then I will collaborate with colleagues to get bigger jobs done or learn from them.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
People are friendly and open asking questions, as well as being willing to help.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Improved Excel skills, wider knowledge of accounting and finance software. Improved teamwork and communication skills.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Very clear how it is structured and organised.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
If I need it they are always there and often promote opportunities.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
If I need time off to work on my qualifications they will do their best, as well as help anyway they can with questions.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
What I have done, whilst still finance and accounting, is not typical of the qualification.
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
I have been involved with promoting and Championing the new internal, workplace social media 'Robin'
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Royal Mail Group to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Friendly, but professional.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Royal Mail Group?
Might take a while to get used to and ask what people are saying, as they love to use abbreviations a lot.
