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Finance Apprentice Review

at Balfour Beatty

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Finance

Birmingham

Review Submitted: April 2026

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!

4.5/5 - Overview of Role
4/5 - Skills Development
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:
5/5
I work in the Cost Assurance Team where I deal with AfP (Application for Payment) Queries. I gather the required information needed to substantiate costs to determine if they are defined or non-defined cost under our contract.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I am very proud of the work I do as I understand the huge importance and impact it has for the company. I gain great satisfaction when queries are closed due to my time and effort in helping the company recover costs which is what makes the programme enjoyable.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Balfour Beatty to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Balfour Beatty provides a comfortable, safe, clean working environment. They have vast opportunities available and are supportive.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Balfour Beatty?
Be yourself
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