Payroll Admin Review
at Poundland
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Accounting
Walsall
Review Submitted: May 2024
Overall Rating
4.1 /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!
3/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
4.2/5
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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:
3/5
• Prepare and input data into the payroll system, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of information and adherence to deadlines
• Answer colleague queries effectively and efficiently, working alongside the line managers to ensure a timely resolution
• Cover and support with a wide range of Payroll queries and processes, including but not limited to:
o Absence
o SSP/SMP/SPP
o Statutory requirements (i.e. Tax and NI)
o Auto enrolment
• Answer colleague queries effectively and efficiently, working alongside the line managers to ensure a timely resolution
• Cover and support with a wide range of Payroll queries and processes, including but not limited to:
o Absence
o SSP/SMP/SPP
o Statutory requirements (i.e. Tax and NI)
o Auto enrolment
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
I find the apprenticeship very informative and helps me have more understanding of how payroll works
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Yes i have learned more information into payroll legislations,ssp,smp,omp,spp,opp,pensions and tax this has helped me more with my day to day job role
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
2/5
I find the apprenticeship not very organized due to me starting the course and now being on my 3rd tutor due to previous tutors leaving. But the Course work and how the course is planned i find to be very organized
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I receive a lot of support from my line manager in regards to me taking time to do my course work and in any questions i may have
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
I have found that my tutors are very helpful and respond to any questions very quickly and explain in detail
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
I find that it helps me with my day to day job as i have more of an understanding of how things work and am able to answer more queries
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
Yes - Frequent charity events are done
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Poundland to a friend?
Yes
Why?
i find poundland to be a very good company to work for as the teams you work in are like a family and are always there for each other poundland also offers alot of help when needed
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Poundland?
n/a
