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Poundland

Payroll Advisor Review

at Poundland

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Accounting

Walsall, UK

Review Submitted: April 2024

Overall Rating

4.8 /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
5/5 - 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
Payroll advisor , processing employees pay / hours / holiday / sickness / maternity / leavers etc.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
I have enjoyed learning about payroll related tasks , i have learnt things that i would not have know whilst doing payroll work. I do get a bit overloaded sometimes with the workload but i do enjoy it.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Learnt on the job info about pensions , tax , in , statutory deductions.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Very structured , no issues with the organisation.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Support is always there if i need time to concentrate on completing tasks.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Always get fantastic support from tutors and always offering support if needed.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
I am learning about payroll information and payroll knowledge whilst doing payroll job so everything i learn is invaluable to my job.
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
No , i do not have any activities to be involved in , i would not be interested either as i prefer my own time after work.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Poundland to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I have worked for the company for over 12 years and enjoy every aspect of my job. It is a fantastic company to work for and great people to meet across the business.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Poundland?
love the company and the company will love you back.
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