Graduate Finance Apprentice Review
at Barnsley Council
Graduate Scheme
Finance
Barnsley, South Yorkshire
Review Submitted: April 2026
Overall Rating
4.3 /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
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Overview of the Role
4.4/5
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Experience & Company Culture
5/5
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Recommendations & Advice
Overview of the Role
Overall, how would you describe your experience at Barnsley Council?
My experience at Barnsley Council has been really positive. I’ve felt well supported as a Graduate Apprentice, with good learning opportunities, friendly teams, and work that feels worthwhile and relevant.
What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?
My role involves a wide range of financial responsibilities, including completing journals, supporting day‑to‑day finance tasks, monitoring salaries, preparing delegated reports, processing remittances, and raising purchase orders. Due to the varied nature of the work, I am involved in many different processes across the finance function. Since starting the role, I have developed significantly, taking on greater responsibility and building confidence in handling more complex tasks. I particularly value the variety within the role, as it has allowed me to continuously develop my skills and gain a broader understanding of financial operations within the organisation
To what extent does your role give you the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and feel valued by your team?
4/5
How does your compensation package - including perks & benefits - fairly remunerate you for the work you do?
3/5
How well do you feel the role is preparing you for your future career?
5/5
How would you rate the extent to which you were developing new or existing skills through formal training and your day-to-day role?
4/5
Experience & Company Culture
How is the support you receive?
5/5
How is your work-life balance?
4/5
What is the organisational culture, values and general atmosphere like?
4/5
How would you rate Barnsley Council initiatives when it comes to equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility?
4/5
How would you rate Barnsley Council CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) initiatives?
5/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Barnsley Council to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I would recommend Barnsley Council because it is a supportive organisation with good learning and development opportunities. The work is varied, meaningful, and colleagues are always willing to help
How well did the role match your expectations based on the recruitment process?
5/5
When considering the recruitment & onboarding process, have you any specific tips or advice you would give to others applying to Barnsley Council?
When applying make sure to practice regular interview questions and do a lot of background research on the council. A lot of what I was questioned on was scenario based and how it can link back to skills and qualities they were expecting.
