Finance Apprentice Review

by Balfour Beatty

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.6/10

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

I mainly pay of invoices from suppliers

10/10

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

Yes, I've learnt how to operate in a business environment.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I love it

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Very organized. We have different teams that help with different parts of my programme. For example, there would be a team arranging my course for me and another team sorting out different opportunities I can attend e.g. DofE expedition award.

10/10

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

A good amount

7/10

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

They are always there to help

10/10

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

It helps me understand more in the reasoning behind different processes like bank reconciliations and more!

10/10

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.)

Yes, before Covid I was in the cricket team with my work colleagues and have been going on trips for courses with my team such as the DofE award.

10/10

9a. Would you recommend Balfour Beatty to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Balfour Beatty has helped me so much with meeting my goals , it will be selfish not to!

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Balfour Beatty?

Just be you