Graduate Business Accountant Review

Item: Graduate Business Accountant at Babcock International Group
Rating: 3.6
Author: Anonymous

at Babcock International Group

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Accounting

Birmingham

Review Submitted: April 2021

Overall Rating

3.6 /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!

3/5 - Overview of Role

4/5 - Skills Development

3.2/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

3/5

My role consists of financial reporting and managing financial for a portfolio of projects. I am a management accountant who deals with budgeting, forecasting etc.

To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

3/5

It is in the defence industry which is very complex and challenging but I don’t enjoy it as much as I thought I would.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

4/5

Yes I have developed soft skills whilst having to liaise with commercial, finance and external contractors. I have also applied IFRS throughout my work and used various softwares such as excel and SAP to improve software skills.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?

4/5

It’s quite structured but when it comes to handling and managing my exams it is up to me. I have regular Quartey meeting with my tutor and manager which helps keep me on track.

How much support do you receive from your employer?

3/5

They allow me 3 days off for each exam

How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

4/5

A lot of support. I have been impressed by their speed to return and answer my questions when I was stuck. They are always willing to help.

How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

4/5

I understand a lot more technical things within the financial statements and helps me improve overall as an accountant, especially the management aspect.