Semi Senior Accountant Review
at Affinia
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Accounting
Stratford, Greater London
Review Submitted: April 2025
Overall Rating
3.9 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
4/5
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Overview of Role
3/5
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Skills Development
3.6/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
4/5
Preparing year-end accounts, management accounts, VAT returns & corporation tax returns for companies acting in a variety of industries.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I really enjoy it. People are lovely and the company has a great culture.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
3/5
Yes, have developed my ability to deal with clients.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Very well structured. We have regular catch-ups with First Intuition and our internal team who deal with our apprenticeships.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
We receive a lot of support, they are always here for us and willing to discuss our studies.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
We have regular calls to stay on top of our progress, and they always make themselves available if we need them.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
It helps as I gain knowledge that I can apply to my role.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
3/5
Yes, a group of us often go out to the pub or for dinner etc.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Affinia to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It's a fun place to work, and they always give us opportunities to gain more experience in difference areas of accountancy that we may not have worked in before.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Affinia?
Be yourself, and you'll get along with everyone here :)
