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Premier Foods

Payroll Associate Review

at Premier Foods

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Finance

Manchester

Review Submitted: July 2020

Overall Rating

4.2 /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!

5/5 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
3.8/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
5/5
I run the payroll for 3 different sites and my daily job consists of inputting things like overtime union changes and otherchanges for employees pay
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I Enjoy my programme a lot as i have been welcomed into the team with open arms and i think the work and training giving to me has been just right to a point where i dont feel overwhelmed

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Everything i have learnt is brand new to me so i have developed an understanding of Tax,NI,Pensions,SAP,Excel and also My professional communication skills

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
I think it is organised well as i have catch up calls/meetings with my tutor twice a month and can ask for help whenever it is needed
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I receive all the support i need from an employer whenever i ask for time or help with my apprenticeship work i am given it
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
I Receive support whenever i ask for it however i feel as though sometimes more help or resources could be sent to me without having to ask for it
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
1/5
I Feel as though the training from my apprenticeship provider has had barely any effect on my role other than sometimes it is a distraction
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
There are lots of events around the office throughout the year like bingos quizzes around the world lunch days. Then outside of work there is thing like the christmas and ens=d of year parties

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Premier Foods to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It is a great work environment and i think it is welcoming to all types of people
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Premier Foods?
Just be Yourself and do some research on the company and its brands before you apply
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