Assistant manager, transport financial control and reporting Review
at Lloyds Banking Group
Degree Apprenticeship
Finance
Bristol
Review Submitted: February 2024
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
Reviewing financial controls such as reconciliations, completing statuary reports for the groups companies, and participating in ongoing projects and that improve Lloyd’s processes and efficiency.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
The program has fantastic support systems in place and contacts with fellow peers that have also completed the scheme, allowing you to learn from them
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learnt many new skills as part of the scheme, such as technical skills using systems like tableau and power bi
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Extremely well structured, you know what is expected of you from the beginning, and there is a clear timeline of progression to the end of the scheme
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Lots of study days are provided for exams, as well as help relocating when moving between different placements. Additional help is provided by Kaplan, with regular progress reviews
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Lots of support is provided with adequate study days plus time off to sit the exam
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
The qualification not only underpins the technical aspect needed in the role , but also the mindset needed to succeed at the group
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
Regular events are available, for all groups of people and different personality types. It is like being in a community at the group, and the sheer amount of extra curricular activities available on a weekly basis is impressive
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Lloyds Banking Group to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Fantastic culture inside the group and it feels great turning up to work each morning. They also provide an amazing benefits package which includes a generous pension donation of up to 15% from the group
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Lloyds Banking Group?
Embrace the culture at Lloyds as it a big point of differentiation from its competitors, and enjoy and take advantage of rapid changes in technology
