Accounts Assistant Review

My role involves completing accounts for different companies, this involves posting client records and invoices, creating working papers and reconciling bank postings. I deal with clients through emails and phone calls and interact with colleagues on a day to day basis. I also complete tax for clients which is included in the accounts.

I have developed many skills. Communication is a key skill - having dealt with colleagues and also clients in a professional workplace environment this skill has significantly developed and I now feel more confident interacting in these environments. My numerical and problem solving skills have also developed. As well as time management, organisation and more

I enjoy working with my colleagues and new people, the team really supports my work. In terms of my apprenticeship, I receive support from my 'talent coach', tutors and colleagues. We also receive time for college to prepare us for our exams which we need for qualifications. The company has a great programme.

Very well structured, apprentices have a training manager who structure college courses for you and enrol you on training courses that are spaced out for the most effective completion. You are given work time to complete these courses and to complete exams. I have a meeting every 12 weeks with my talent coach as well as my colleagues and managers

I receive a lot of support from my employers, managers and colleagues. Regular meetings are scheduled to check on my progress to ensure I am happy with my work and supported. I have a colleague who is a similar age to me who is my assigned 'buddy' who always supports me with my work when i need it.

Apprentices have a training manager who structure college courses for you and enrol you on training courses that are spaced out for the most effective completion, this is done in conjunction with the training provider. I have a meeting every 12 weeks with my talent coach who is employed by my training provider aswell

The exams I taking for my qualifications link almost perfectly to my job role and involve many of the same things, methods and techniques. I am using many things i learn for my exams in my work and my work helps me understand my course content for my exams too.

I have heard from colleagues that there are many opportunities for extra curricular activities, including football teams (5 a side), networking events, open days and team morale boosting days. However, due to Covid I personally have not been able to do any of these activities but i hope to soon

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The RSM course has been very well structured and makes it easy for me to manage my time and responsibilities. I receive a lot of support to ensure i am progressing well and feel like i am learning many new skills (work and socially related). So i would certainly recommend

To do some research about the company before applying to ensure you are aware and in line with the company's values. To make sure you are ready to be very organised! As you will need to manage your time well and keep up to date with all the work you are completing.