Payroll and Pensions Apprentice Review
at MBKB Ltd
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Human Resources
Blackburn, UK
Review Submitted: March 2024
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!
4.5/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
4/5
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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 a Payroll and Pensions Apprentice at Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council. Day-to-day my role includes new starter, mover and leaver checks, SSP letter completion, sending of leaver forms to the pension provider, completion of voluntary deduction reports, report running at each stage, among other duties.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I am really enjoying the course so far; my tutor is excellent and has extensive knowledge in each aspect of payroll. The material on the course is thoroughly detailed and covers a lot of areas that are involved in my job role.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
With MBKB I have furthered my knowledge of the payroll cycle, alongside consolidating my knowledge of legislation and the types of employees a business can employ. These aid me in my daily duties and allow me to better understand the tasks I do each day.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
The programme is very well organised, I am sent materials prior to the sessions, allowing me to prepare accordingly.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
My employer is very supportive, I have a designated day each week, in which I am able to focus solely on my coursework.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
MBKB have been very supportive, whenever I’ve needed assistance or clarification on a topic, my tutor has been happy to help.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
The course, so far, has given me a better understanding of the tasks that I undertake every day, it also enables me to answer more queries that we receive.
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
I’ve taken part in a disability awareness day; a small team of our apprentices planned and oversaw the event.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend MBKB Ltd to a friend?
Yes
Why?
BwDBC is a safe, interesting place of work, the payroll team I work in are all very supportive and always on hand if I have any problems. MBKB have provided a very well run course, with an excellent tutor.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to MBKB Ltd?
I would recommend applying, as it is a secure and pleasant working environment.
