accounts assistant Review

by Grant Thornton

Rating

7.3/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • Auditing many clients to provide an opinion on their accounts. My job consists of speaking to clients and asking for items needed for the audit I.E. bank statements.

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

    • I have become a much more confident person when talking to clients and I have also developed many other skills.

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

    • I enjoy my program as I feel a very important member of the team.

    6/10
  • 4. How valued do you feel by Grant Thornton?

    • I do feel valued however I also feel because I am new a lot of work goes over my head and isn't as valued.

    5/10
  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • Program is very well structured. 2 years AAT and 2 years of ACA.

    8/10
  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

    • My training provider is very good and they help us every step of the way.

    7/10
  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • My manager is in constant contact with me and if I ever need anything I do feel as if he is easily accessible at all times.

    9/10
  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?

    • My salary is good considering my age however for the work I am doing I feel like I deserve more.

    6/10
  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

    • There are many networking events such as football and after work drinks. We also go out on the first Friday of every month.

    9/10
  • 9. Would you recommend Grant Thornton to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Working for a massive company with more exposure to clients.

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

    • Grant thornton have a really good buddy scheme so if you were to apply a buddy would help you all the way.

Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Accounting, Finance

North West

June 2016

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