Rating

8.8/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • Pwerforming reviews of client's accounts, completing and submitting VAT returns, Confirmation statements and other various tasks needed to submit tax and accounts

    8/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • Excel skills have greatly increased, and my time management skills have certainly improved. A regular 9-5 has also taught me discipline and good teamwork, as my colleagues rely on me to complete various tasks.

    9/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • Very much so, I'm regularly learning new skills/information and my teachers provide well structured and informative lessons.

    8/10

  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • Well organised, regular lessons on Monday mornings are just the right length for me to maintain concentration throughout and my teachers regularly provide 1 to 1 meetings discussing my progress, and how well my apprenticeship is going.

    9/10

  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • Lots of support. I am allowed a good, significant portion of dedicated time to revise/consolidate my learning, and my manager is helpful and very open. My work also relates heavily to my apprenticeship learning which helps a lot.

    10/10

  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
  • I receive a reasonable level of support. I have many learning resources available to me, mock tests etc. My teacher provides me with lots of example exam questions and is responsive when contacted.

    9/10

  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
  • I feel the learning on my apprenticeship helps me to better understand the tasks I perform at my job. Similarly, the tasks I perform at work are essential in consolidating my apprenticeship learning. They work well to support each other in tandem.

    9/10

  • 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.)
  • Already at my company (I've been there 4 months) there have been 2 major social events. There are hikes, bingo nights, bar nights etc. Christmas parties are coming up later in the year, so yes, I would agree that extra-curricular activities are more than adequate at my work.

    8/10

  • 9a. Would you recommend Caroola Accountancy to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • Friendly colleagues, good company benefits, nice work environment. The work also feels rewarding most of the time.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Caroola Accountancy?
  • Get your CV in order


Details

Level 2 Apprenticeship

Accounting

Blackpool, Lancashire

May 2024


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