Internal Audit Apprentice Review

by Lloyds Banking Group

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.8/10

1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

Within the first couple of months of my apprenticeship, I was mostly shadowing people within my team to see how the audit process works, and how stakeholder conversations take place. Gradually, my responsibilities increased by actively getting involved within audits and taking upon fieldwork and control writing exercises.

9/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

Definitely! I believe I have become much more confident and have improved the quality of my communication and team work skills drastically. Group audit involves a lot of team work and ensuring effective communication is in place is essential for the effective delivery of an audit.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I really enjoy my programme, there's always something new to learn everyday. My team and function are really friendly, and I have settled in well. With regards to study, the workload isn't excessive, so I'm finding it ok to manage my time to work and study.

9/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

With regards to structure, the learning journey for this 4 year apprenticeship has some desirable aspects, which motivate you to achieve them. However, because this programme has been launched for the first time, there are a couple of issues with regards to communication with out training provider and smooth delivery.

7/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

Lots and lots of support, I couldn't ask for more! Everyone that you work with is happy to take the time out to explain things to you. There are regular check-ins with my line manager. My talent coach assigned by my qualification provider checks in with us as well.

10/10

6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

Not as much as I anticipated, especially with regards to professional qualification study. I would of liked someone that had knowledge about the content that I'm studying to coach me along the way, so I can ask them any questions that I may have along my apprenticeship journey.

7/10

7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

The qualification offered definitely supports me in my role because I'm so new into the audit world, therefore the theory can be applied into practice.

9/10

8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

There are loads of ways to get yourself involved outside of work life with Lloyds Banking Group. There are various opportunities to volunteer and fundraise for the organisation which gets the community together. There are various professional networking events that take place as well, tailored to apprentices.

9/10

9a. Would you recommend Lloyds Banking Group to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Great company to work for, really support you along your career, loads of opportunities to grow!

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Lloyds Banking Group?

Be yourself throughout the application process and read more into the company before you apply to really understand what you are applying for, as the banking world is so big!