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Lloyds Banking Group

Finance Analyst Review

at Lloyds Banking Group

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Accounting

Bristol

Review Submitted: March 2025

Overall Rating

3.9 /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!

3.5/5 - 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
My role involves completeing daily reconciliations, monthly reconciliations. Posting monthly journals to ensure an accurate ledger poristion
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
I mostly enjoy my programme.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learnt a lot pf general accounting knowledge. I have also developed my IT skills, confidence and Excel skills

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
From the raining provider side it is well structured and clear
How much support do you receive from your employer?
2/5
I recieve a lot of support from my line manager however not much support from the 'apprenticeship' team within the organisation. It is unclear who the contacts are and they don't come back to you very quickly. It appears the graduates recieve a lot more support and attention than the apprentices
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Lots of support from the training provider. They help with any issues and set up calls regularly
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
I think my qualification helps a lot. It helps deepen the understanding I have of my role
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
2/5
One networking event in april as far as im aware

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Lloyds Banking Group to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I'd recommend them as an employer but not as an apprenticeship employer
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Lloyds Banking Group?
not sure
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