Graduate Business Accountant Review

by Babcock

Rating

7.1/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • My role consists of financial reporting and managing financial for a portfolio of projects. I am a management accountant who deals with budgeting, forecasting etc.

    7/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • Yes I have developed soft skills whilst having to liaise with commercial, finance and external contractors. I have also applied IFRS throughout my work and used various softwares such as excel and SAP to improve software skills.

    9/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • It is in the defence industry which is very complex and challenging but I don’t enjoy it as much as I thought I would.

    6/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • It’s quite structured but when it comes to handling and managing my exams it is up to me. I have regular Quartey meeting with my tutor and manager which helps keep me on track.

    9/10
  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • They allow me 3 days off for each exam

    7/10
  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

    • A lot of support. I have been impressed by their speed to return and answer my questions when I was stuck. They are always willing to help.

    9/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • I understand a lot more technical things within the financial statements and helps me improve overall as an accountant, especially the management aspect.

    8/10
  • 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.)

    • No I only wfh

    2/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend Babcock to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • It is well paid and are quite flexible.

  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Babcock?

    • Have commercial awareness about what is going on and their competitiors. Have a bit of accounting background or at least read up on it

Details

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Accounting

Birmingham

April 2021

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