Accountant Review

by Department for Work and Pensions

Rating

6.1/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • Accountant leading a small team and wider stakeholder network to deliver the annual report and acccounts for DWP

    9/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • I have learnt some coaching skills

    5/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • Some enjoyment of some elements

    3/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • Planning overall was ok but SmartAssessor was a very difficult system to navigate and inconsistencies between what different tutors provided

    3/10
  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • 9/10
  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

    • Had additional sessions from other tutors when mine was absent long term they were very helpful eg practice interviews

    8/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • Slightly

    3/10
  • 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 lots of sports and social activities

    9/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend Department for Work and Pensions to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Job security and protection

  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Department for Work and Pensions?

    • The application process can take some work do lots of prep

Details

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Accounting

Leeds

March 2025

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