Accounts Assistant Review

I am responsible for: recording all purchase invoices, raising all sales invoices, credit control, communicating with clients to resolve any queries, checking payrolls against sales invoices, tracking and paying employee expenses every month and reconciling all bank transactions. On a day to day basis I mainly interact with my financial controller if any issues or queies are raised that I am unsure how to deal with, I am currently taking on new responsibilities, so I speak with her regularly to ensure that I am completing new tasks correctly.

Since the start of my apprenticeship, in January 2019, I have developed many new skills as before I started I had very minimal knowledge about working within a finance department and team. One new skill that stands out to me is my ability to create financial reports in excel that include all required information and present it in an easy to understand fashion (eg pivot tables). One skill that I believe I have developed further is the way I communicate with internal and external stakeholders of the business.

I enjoy my apprenticeship to a great extent as it has allowed me to gain key experience in this field while also gaining a qualification. I enjoy my work on a daily basis and our team work really well together to ensure that all deadlines are met. I am yet to meet someone within the organisation that is not supportive and helpful, this makes my day to day work far more manageable and I always know there is somewhere I can go if I need help with something.

Throughout my apprenticeship I have had a few different tutors, however I do not feel that this has effected my progress as Let Me Play have always maintained a key line of communication and since the start of my apprenticeship I have had monthly meetings with my tutor to assess my progress as well as fortnightly sessions of revision in preparation for all exams. I have felt supported for the entire duration of my programme, I believe this comed from the regular communication between myself and my tutor.

Since starting my role with Let Me Play I have felt supported in both my job and my apprenticeship. I know that there are multiple people I can go to if I need support, whether that is with my job or just support in general. If I ever feel I need support I never feel like I cannot talk to someone and this has made my time with Let Me Play more enjoyable and less stressfull.

My tutor has always made it clear that I can go to them if I ever need any help or support. This has been a massive part of why I have enjoyed my apprenticeship, as I have always felt prepared before going into an exam and I believe this is down to the level of support provided by the delivery team. Support is easily accessible from my tutor as we communicate regularly via email and Whatsapp.

I believe that my qualification has helped me to perform better in my role as it has helped me to understand why I complete certain tasks. For example, when I upload and record invoices I now understand why it is so important to get VAT amounts and rates correct. I have learnt this through my revision for my indirect taxation exam that i completed as part of my qualification. Another example of how my qualification has helped me to perform beter in my role, is through the knowledge I have gained on double entry.

At Let Me Play there are regular employee socials. Even whilst working remotely during Covid there were weekly "virtual lunch breaks" and "afternoon tea" which allowed us to take some time out of our day and have a catch up with colleagues. In addition to this, there are weekly "director drop in sessions" which allows employees to log in and ask any questions they may have for the directors, this has been particularly helpful during the pandemic as it has ensured that everyone feels secure in their role.

Yes

I would recomend Let Me Play to a friend because they have given me the opportunity to gain a qualification while gaining vital experience in my specific area. Another reason I would recomend Let Me Play is that they provide a high level of support to all apprentices. Since begining my apprenticeship I have always been able to talk to someone about my plans for after I get my qualification, this has allowed me to make a plan and understand my options.

When applying for my role at Let Me Play, I went through two rounds of interviews. Both of these took place at head office, one with the HR manager and one with the financial controller. The interview process was simple and friendly, I was never made to feel apprehensive as the environment was welcoming and friendly.