Accounting Assistant Review

by RSM

Rating

7.6/10

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

Preparing accounts for a variation of entities.

9/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

There are a wide range of new skills you have to learn while here on the apprenticeship. This also includes building on your current skills such as communication, teamwork and adaptability.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy my programme a lot as I enjoy the job and the learning curve that comes with it.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Internally, the programme is very well structured, however the third party college who we are learning with has proven to be quite poor.

7/10

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

My employer and department provide plenty of support. Due to the amount of people on this programme they have had plenty of experience dealing with this type of programme.

8/10

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

The training provider will help sit your exam through courses and exam, however the tutors are very unreliable and have caused stress due to the lack of help and teaching.

4/10

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

The course as a whole helps me perform in my daily job, however as mentioned, the tutors do not help as much as I would like.

5/10

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.)

Networking and social events are held quite regularly. This includes a regional sports day and young professional events.

9/10

9a. Would you recommend RSM to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

As a school leaver, the benefits and supports provided for this type of programme outweighs many other routes at my ages, such as university or full time employment somewhere else.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to RSM?

Personality is key over prior experience or grades.