Accounts and Business Advisory Assistant Review

On a day to day basis i prepare accounts for small and large companies, simple trial import jobs as well as cash book jobs. Produce tax documents to send to Companies House and file year end accounts. The accounts I prepared are for different standards including iFRS, FRS102 and FRS101.

I have learnt a lot of skills whilst being on my apprenticeship at RSM, I have developed my confidence, IT skills, Multi tasking skills, how to cope with pressure. I have been able to improve my public speaking skills as well as I volunteer to help with HR at presentations to promote the firm. there is a lot of internal courses to support skills and developments.

I have really enjoyed my programme since I started, it has gone very quickly and has been very informative. I have learnt a lot over the year and a half I have been here, both form exams and practical experience in the office. I get along well with my colleagues in my department and my intake.

The structure of my programme is excellent, I have an exam every 2-3 months and work in-between, this allows me to use my knowledge i have learnt at college for my every day work and vice versa. Working and studying can be hard at times due to stress and pressure but they go together hand in hand and help a lot.

I receive support from RSM as a whole as they provide us with all the college date, exams and the fees that cover this. They offer resits for some exams if needed and they also are there if you need support. We are entitled to a few days study leave to help keep on top of our exams whilst working.

BPP offer a lot of support, they are open all hours, which mean we can go and study there whenever they want. The lessons are informative and they provide us with good study books. We are set independent task which will help us pass our exams, and are very supportive along the way.

I feel the qualification helps with my day to day role especially because i didn't go to university or study accounting before i joined, therefore, i had little to no knowledge prior to starting. The things you learn at college help you to understand why you are doing what you are doing and how you do them.

They do offer extra-curricular activities, such as sports clubs, sports day, Christmas party. They also offer department lunches and social drinks after work, which i often attend, as i feel this is a way to get to know the people you work with. They are great fun and you can choose how ever many you go to.

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They offer great support and a lot of opportunities to develop, you gain a lot of knowledge and a friendly place to work. They give you a good salary for a school leave and a lot of internal courses to get to know everyone you work with as well as a basic outline of your role.

When you apply remember to be yourself, and if you are joining on the school leaver programme, they don't expect you to know everything already so just relax. They know you will be limited to knowledge and experience due to being younger. Be approachable and determined and they will love you! Make sure you have a good brief understanding of the role you are applying for a swell as the company as a whole.