Assistant Accountant Review
at Balfour Beatty
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Accounting
Newcastle upon Tyne
Review Submitted: April 2026
Overall Rating
5 /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!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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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:
5/5
I am an Assistant Accountant within Enabling Functions – Finance (Shared Services), supporting the accurate delivery of month‑end reporting and the maintenance of key financial controls. My role involves preparing and reviewing bank and balance sheet reconciliations, posting journals, and supporting monthly reporting and HFM submissions to ensure financial data is complete, accurate, and compliant with internal controls. I act as a liaison between Finance and wider business stakeholders to investigate and resolve queries, while adhering to established finance processes and audit requirements. Alongside my core responsibilities, I provide ad‑hoc analysis and actively develop my technical skills while working towards professional qualification.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
These are the skills I develop and still improving as they are very important to my role:
- Attention to detail and methodical working
- Strong Excel skills
- Analytical and problem‑solving ability
- Clear written and verbal communication
- Time management, especially around reporting deadlines
- Confidence to challenge and query data constructively
- Attention to detail and methodical working
- Strong Excel skills
- Analytical and problem‑solving ability
- Clear written and verbal communication
- Time management, especially around reporting deadlines
- Confidence to challenge and query data constructively
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
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, we have Nlife which is for events such as theatre trips, fitness sessions, escape rooms and other social activities. they are organised by employees and free of charge.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Balfour Beatty to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Very supportive and they value their employees
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Balfour Beatty?
Be trustworthy and ambitious
