Trainee Accountant Review

by Smailes Goldie

Rating

9.1/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • Trainee accountant in the audit department. Consists of completing audit testing for a diverse range of clients. Often working from clients premises, my role consists of communicating with financial directors and accounts clerks to collate information to help complete an audit.

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

    • Developed my communication skills Developed my business insight Learnt how to use different accounting software's in a way which maximizes my time.

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

    • Extremely

    9/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • Very, clear path of when each learning phase and examination will take place across the duration of the programme

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

    • We have a specific training leader who is on hand with any queries and offers support

    8/10
  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

    • Receive lots of support, anything done whilst studying is recorded and we are able to go back and review this. I have a specific training coach who ensures I am on track with my progress

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

    • I learn about relevant topics which allows me to bring my studied knowledge into my day to day role

    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

    9/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend Smailes Goldie to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Good working environment Have a diverse client base allowing me to enhance my knowledge about all types of business sectors Have strong support systems in place

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

    • Application progress is competitive so ensure approach to application is applied with care and that you are aware about what is required

Details

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Accounting, Audit

Hull Bridge

March 2025

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