Rating

8.8/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • My day to day role includes: Responsible for balance sheet reconciliations and preparation of journals for month end reporting Assisting with the preparation of forecasts and budgets Providing financial modelling and analytical support to the finance team (Excel, Tableau) Responsible for the preparation of monthly KPI's and interactive dashboards Undertaking ad hoc tasks as required

    6/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • Yes I have developed several skills since starting my role which is the main focus of an early careers employee at Tarmac.

    9/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • As an apprentice, taking part in the early careers programme I receive a lot of support and dedicated events to help us improve our skills such as soft skills - communication, presenting.

    9/10

  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • The programme is structured well, I haven't yet joined my cohort but the induction events was a fantastic opportunity to connect with other early careers employees.

    10/10

  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • I receive a good amount of support from my employer.

    7/10

  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
  • HTFT are very supportive and understanding in the terms of work load and course work balance.

    10/10

  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
  • My qualification helps me understand my role and the tasks that I encounter at work and I look forward to connecting the two so I have real like context in the units I am studying.

    9/10

  • 8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
  • There are several extra curricular activities at work that is shared on our internal network and are always reminded about by internal emails too!

    10/10

  • 9a. Would you recommend Tarmac to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • Tarmac has amazing opportunities for you to grow. Not just as an early careers employee but as a fully qualified employee too, you have the chance to move around departments and enhance your skills and knowledge of different areas of the business as Tarmac is huge.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Tarmac?
  • Be confident in who you are and what you strive for, show your potential and great attitude to learning new things everyday,


Details

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Accounting

Solihull

May 2023


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