Higher Level Business Finance Apprenticeship Review

Item: Higher Level Business Finance Apprenticeship at Babcock International Group
Rating: 4
Author: Anonymous

at Babcock International Group

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Accounting

Devonport

Review Submitted: March 2023

Overall Rating

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 - Overview of Role

5/5 - Skills Development

3.6/5 - 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

Reporting, billing, initiative work, month end tasks. Communicating with internal and external customers and colleagues. Responsible for meeting month end deadlines and initiative milestones. Mentoring and handover to the new apprentice.

To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

4/5

Very much, learning new skills, developing new relationships and slowly growing into a role that suits me best. However I do find sometimes the work/in-depth explanation can be a little overwhelming at times.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

5/5

Tapestry and journals - massive new role and constantly learning new skills within this. Clyde month end - similar but also different to Devonport month end so involves me learning different and new skills within Clyde. Managerial skills when helping mentor the new apprentice.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?

5/5

Very well, was given a checklist with guided hours per week in which i should be focusing on and committing to. With hours given aside for college work which is essential.

How much support do you receive from your employer?

5/5

Couldn't say enough about how much support i receive, whether its from my team, manager, mentor or just colleagues within Babcock. There is never a time i feel i cant contact someone for support or guidance.

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

4/5

Plenty of support, weekly drop ins and help if needed.

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

3/5

It does in terms of dealing with bookkeeping and ensuring i maintain the level of ethical standards, however a lot of my stuyding doesnt directly relate to the tasks and roles i do as an apprentice.

Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

1/5

No, of course i work from home remotely, but i would be much more inclined if there was a social side to my apprenticeship, i only really know two other apprentice whos my mentor and who i am mentoring, as well as having no awareness of activities or sport.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Babcock International Group to a friend?

Yes

Why?

Brilliant opportunities, support, guidance and progression. Alongside the great progressive salary and debt free academic achievements.

What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Babcock International Group?

There is no silly question, don't be afraid to put yourself forward for something outside your comfort zone as this is an amazing opportunity and finally enjoy yourself.

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