Finance Assistant Ben Rosevear feels he has come on “leaps and bounds” since launching his career with East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH).
The 20-year-old is based at the charity’s hospice in Milton and started in January 2024, fresh from completing his A-Levels.
At the time he was working at his local Wetherspoons pub, so getting his current job was an important early milestone.
Two years on, Ben hasn’t looked back, completing his level three Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) qualification.
He has now advanced to level four and says that as well as advancing his career, he is relishing the opportunity to make a positive impact on the children and families being supported by EACH.
“Initially, before starting to work here, I was attracted by the competitive apprentice salary,” said Ben.
“However, as I learned more about the organisation during my interview and training, it became more about contributing to the positive difference EACH makes.
“Working for a charity is more rewarding than being employed by a random corporation, because on the tough days you remember the support you’re helping provide to children and families going through the worst times imaginable.
“I also feel the overall mood in the office is more relaxed and friendly than it would be at a for-profit organisation.
“In my opinion, charities tend to attract people with a more positive outlook on life, making the working environment much nicer to be in.”
Ben is delighted with the progress he has made in just over two years at EACH.
“As an apprentice, I’ve been able to progress in leaps and bounds,” he said.
“I started here with no experience whatsoever of working in an office, so everything I’ve learned was completely new to me.
“All my colleagues have been more helpful than I could’ve ever wished and never get annoyed, even if I ask lots of questions.
“The team I’m part of is always inclusive. There have been a number of new starters since my employment began and they’ve all been included and treated with the same high levels of respect I received when I first started.”
Ben also attends college on a weekly basis as part of a government apprenticeship scheme relating to his AAT qualifications.
It is something he says would not be possible without the cost being covered by EACH.
“The main tasks I undertake within my role revolve around the expenditure of the company,” he said.
“Day to day, I process invoices received from suppliers to be approved by budget holders.
“I also produce a number of reports, mainly for the retail area managers, while completing bank reconciliations and preparing payments to suppliers.
“In two-and-a-bit years of working at EACH, I’ve found it a friendly and relaxed place to work.
“Milton always feels peaceful, and everyone I’ve bumped into here has always been friendly and polite.”
