financial analyst Review

I was a financial analyst moving about different teams on placements. My daily tasks included speaking to the business partners and interacting with my stakeholders to ensure correct financial position on the ledger. mostly doing reconciliations and adhoc work. I took part in lots of projects, both for work and apprentice projects.

I have gained a part qualification in management accounting with CIMA, I have also been on an FDPP course to gain SQL coding qualification. There has been numerous internal courses which have helped develop my interpersonal skills. This has boosted my confidence and given me the insight I need to be successful in Lloyds banking group

.I really enjoy working for Lloyds Banking Group but I am looking for roles outwith my division. I think this is because I have worked in 3 different teams and am looking for a new challenge. The apprenticeship programmes met my expectations for the apprenticeship programme because I gained my part qualified management accounting qualification.

I feel valued by my line managers as part of working for Lloyds banking group. I think that working for the division we were extremely valued at first and given lots of opportunities but now we have rolled off the scheme the opportunities have ended and more focus is put on the current apprentices rather than a balance to develop the post- apprentices further.

not organised at all, my tutor lost my course work which set me behind months against other apprentices. This really knocked my confidence as I was questioned by managers as to why I was so far behind. The lectures were also not very organised and I can say from current year apprentices they feel the same.

I did not get much support from my training provider, it was so disorganised. We were given monthly calls and the promise of a visit every month which did not happen. We also had 3 different trainers in the time we were on the apprenticeship scheme which was very unsettling.

I received a lot of support from my manager in this programme, I have experience mental health difficulties whilst on this apprenticeship and could not be more thankful for my line manager giving me the support I required during this difficult period in my life. They also gave support with exams

I would say that although the salary is generous for an apprentice, it covers the cost of living/ travelling to the city but not much else. Having a mortgage and a child during the apprenticeship was not very affordable. I have made ends meet but with difficultly and good saving.

There are lots of company events and volunteering opportunities and social events organised by work. We got the opportunity to visit different offices in London, Bristol and Birmingham as well as attend an event ran by the CEO antonio- horsa Osorio. Which was very insightful and fun for the apprentices.

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I would recommend LBG to a friend as they have a good reputation and a good apprentice package. I feel I will gain good employment as a result of the scheme due to the reputation and knowledge I have gained. I am very thankful to have been given the opportunity and that is why I would recommend.

be as honest as you can during the application process. They are looking for people who want to be there and possess the relevant attitudes and behaviours, rather than experience. The interview process is very long and hard but I think remaining positive and confident throughout will definitely help in the process.