Rating

10/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • creating and interpreting reports, communications with stakeholders, carry out billing process, reconciliations, support month end process.

    10/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I have achieved my Level 2 AAT and Level 2 in accounting certificate. I am now doing my Level 3 and will go onto do level 4 next year. I am have gained level 1 and 2 excel qualifications. My excel and computing knowledge has excelled while doing the apprenticeship

    10/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I have really enjoyed my apprenticeship so far and receive a lot on support from my colleagues and accountancy learning.

    10/10

  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • I study form home so I have to be disciplined however I have a weekly meeting with my tutor from accountancy learning to ensure I am on track. lessons are easy to access online and it is clear what I need to achieve.

    10/10

  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • I get 6 hours a week of work time to study (normally Fridays). My manager is really supportive and will help with any tasks when needed. As excel become more complicated in my second year my manager has arrange a weekly excel training sessions to help boost knowledge.

    10/10

  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
  • I have weekly meetings with my tutor where we go over any work I do not understand but i can also email her during this time if anything else is needed.

    10/10

  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
  • I am able to understand more financial terms and able to carry out more tasks independently as the apprenticeship goes on.

    10/10

  • 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.)
  • we meet as a team once ever 2/3 months for a social gathering. there are various communications which offer sporting activities (netball etc) if you wanted to join.

    10/10

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


  • 9b. Why?
  • I am very grateful for the opportunity, the pay is good, pension scheme good, great support form Babcock team and apprenticeship.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Babcock?
  • prepare for your interview and if at first you do not succeed keep applying - don't give up


Details

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Finance

Plymouth

March 2024


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