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TJX Europe

Finance Graduate Review

at TJX Europe

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Finance

Borehamwood

Review Submitted: April 2025

Overall Rating

3.7 /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
3/5 - Skills Development
3.4/5 - 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 consolidating files received from various teams across the finance function and ensuring we are submitting the correct numbers and KPIs to corporate ahead of each submission. I also take care of our depreciation forecast across the fiscal year as well as budget and outer years
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
I am enjoying my programme particularly as this is my first long term job - it is giving me the opportunity to grow and develop many of the core competencies the business sets out

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
3/5
I have learnt how to communicate more effectively with colleagues and business partners across the function as well as adapting and being flexible depending on different adhoc requests that may also come up

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
My programme is well organised and structured. I am aware each year we will be rotating into a new role and learning about different parts of finance. We also had a month long induction at the beginning of the grad scheme which gave all those in the intake the opportunity to build relationships early on and form a close network around the company
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
I receive regular support from my employer - there are many options that can be used. I feel well supported within my team and by my manager and feel comfortable sharing how I feel my progress is and whether improvements can be made to continue building on my development
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
2/5
I receive some support from my training provider BPP - every few months we have a coaching/progress review where I share how I am doing at work and how my exams are coming along. I do however feel that contact could be more consistent/not having to wait as long for replies at times
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
My qualification is definitely helping me perform better in my role - I was able to transfer my knowledge from one of my early modules on depreciation and fundamentals of management accounting to my role itself as I forecast our depreciation costs
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
We have social activities within the intake every few months and our team will go for drinks every few months which gives us the opportunity to continue building relationships outside the workplace

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend TJX Europe to a friend?
Yes
Why?
TJX is an inclusive, diverse and flexible workplace. I feel that people are valued at this company and relationships built are strong.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to TJX Europe?
Be yourself, make sure to focus on your strengths and use those to understand how you can build on weaknesses going forward. Be prepared to learn a lot throughout your time and make sure to be curious and ask questions
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