Rating

10/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • On a day-to-day basis I prepare year end accounts and complete monthly bookkeeping/VAT returns.

    10/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I have built on my communication skills, when completing year end accounts I have to contact various clients via email or phone. As I am talking to lots of different clients this has helped me build my confidence.

    10/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I enjoy learning about all the different sectors of accounts and learning new skills every day.

    10/10

  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • My programme is very well structured and I am aware in advance what I am going to be doing.

    10/10

  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • I receive lots of support from my employer and they are always available if I need help with any issues.

    10/10

  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
  • I have regular catch-ups with my training provider and this is when we discuss if I am having any issues with working towards my qualification. I can also email my training provider if I have any issues in between reviews.

    10/10

  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
  • My training provider teaches me all the relevant skills to become an accountant and throughout my qualification I am building on lots of different skills.

    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.)
  • There are lots of social activities at work, there is usually a social activity at least every quarter.

    10/10

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


  • 9b. Why?
  • I think Smailes Goldie is a great company to work for, everyone is so friendly and I feel supported through every step of my apprenticeship.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Smailes Goldie?
  • If you are applying for Smailes Goldie I would suggest that you research about the company as this would show your interests in the company.


Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Accounting

Kingston upon Hull

March 2025


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