Business Admin Apprentice Review
at Balfour Beatty
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Finance
Newcastle upon Tyne
Review Submitted: April 2021
Overall Rating
5 /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
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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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:
5/5
I am a Business Admin Apprentice and I do three rotations around different teams in the department to gain more experience. I started in Accounts Payable where I was paying suppliers by matching invoices and dealing with queries. I am currently in Accounts Receivable where I raise invoices for suppliers and again deal with any queries customers may have. After I have finished my rotation in Accounts Receivable I will move onto the Sub Contract team.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I thoroughly enjoy my programme. From leaving sixth form and not really knowing what I wanted to do I now know that working within accounting services is what I was to do for potentially the rest of my life. It's something I have gained so much interest in and something I wish to continue developing my knowledge on.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I started my apprenticeship having no experience within Finance. The company is putting me through my Level 3 AAT and the teams I have worked on have supported me everyday by training me do be able to fulfil the job role. I have learnt how to use systems and match invoices, how to reply to supplier/customer emails and I have learnt a lot of softer skills such as developing my communication skills, developing my confidence and so on.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
I would say that my programme is extremely organised and well structured. From starting I knew the plan for my apprenticeship. From which team I would be on, which teams I would move to. Also, in each individual team my plan around the training I would complete, my objectives I would work towards and my day to day tasks.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I receive a lot of support from my employer from being allowed the days off to go to attend my study course, being allowed time in my day to complete any tasks I need to do. I also receive a lot of support from my employer around getting the appropriate training to fulfil my job role.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
I get so much support when it comes down to my qualification. I am allowed the days off to attend my college course. I am allowed to take time out of my day to do any tasks I need to complete but I also get the support of any help needed if I'm stuck with content or the help for updating my portfolio.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
I feel from being able to study my Level 3 AAT it has allowed me to perform better in my day to day duties and I have a wider and more detailed idea of what goes on in the background from the basics of Accounting down to more detailed knowledge that I may need.
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
Unfortunately, due to COVID there hasn't really been many opportunites to get involved in extra-curricular activities. However, there are plenty of times where the team have organised quizzes after work to bond with each other. I am also involved in a social value volunteering project which allows me to connect with so many different people all over the business.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Balfour Beatty to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Balfour Beatty is the best company I have worked for. From the amazing opportunities provided with my qualifications being funded down to everyone I have met/worked with being super friendly and always being so helpful and allowing me feel apart of the team and not someone who had no previous knowledge. I love my job and would highly recommend Balfour Beatty to anyone.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Balfour Beatty?
Never be afraid to apply for something even if you have no knowledge. I applied for my apprenticeship without having any background qualifications etc but that didn't matter. I was given a fair chance and have been welcomed so well. The application process it so easy to follow and it is an opportunity you don't want to miss.
