Pension Administrator Review
at Barnett Waddingham LLP
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Accounting
Birmingham
Review Submitted: April 2021
Overall Rating
4.4 /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!
4/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
3.8/5
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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:
4/5
I am an apprentice pension administrator who completes daily tasks for the members of Barnett Waddingham, this will include transfer out quotes for members who want to transfer their pensions, issuing registration keys to people who want to access our online features, completing death updates on the system for members who have passed away and many more
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I have really enjoyed the programme so far, I have met amazing new people who are always very helpful to me and are so welcoming, I have also learnt so much in just a few months from using the different software that Barnett Waddingham provide and there is always something new to learn which makes every day exciting
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have learnt how to use many features on word including adding a signature to my work or adding comments within a documents for other members to view. I have also learnt how to use penstream including viewing member documents, their payroll, running calculations and eFiling documents that I have completed to be sent to the member
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
I think the programme is very well organised because there is always so much communication and everything is always put across so clearly. If you ever need help there is always someone there willing to help you and show you what to do and will always help in future if you get confused or don't understand it fully.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
I have received so much support from my team there is always someone available to talk to and they can help so much with their knowledge and understanding. they are always happy to help and explain things which really helps when starting a new task because their support always gives you reassurance when starting something new as you always know the support is there if you don't understand something or if you get it wrong
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
I have also received a lot of support from my training provider they always explain everything clearly for what they expect from you and also what you need to complete for the next meeting. they have also helped a lot with the exam and what they need you to do, when I will receive the revision, when the exams will take place and what to expect from them
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
I think my qualification definitely helps me to perform better because you learn so much from the qualification and can also use your knowledge that you receive from the qualification to help when learning something new, having this knowledge already helps you have a better understanding when receiving the training for a new task
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
3/5
yes there are plenty of activities to get involved in at work we haven't been able to attend any yet due to the coronavirus but I have heard there are some sports teams that I can join, there is social events at the end of the year and Christmas events, there is weekly football which I will be attending when it is safe to do so
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Barnett Waddingham LLP to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I think the learning is a great aspect of working at Barnett Waddingham because every day there is something new to learn whether it be a new task, a new aspect on penstream or just something for pensions in general, the members of the team are great as well because they are always happy to help and give support where they can
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Barnett Waddingham LLP?
Be very open minded on what to expect because I thought when applying it would be like going to school which can be very boring and tedious at times but I was pleasantly surprised at the range of things that you do whether its learning a task, completing tasks for members, attending fuze sessions, revising and taking exams and plenty more
