Accounting and Business Advisory Supervisor (was assistant) Review
at RSM
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Accounting
Nottingham
Review Submitted: May 2021
Overall Rating
3.4 /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!
3.5/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
3.2/5
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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
Accounts preparation and reviewing. Tagging and reviewing. CT computations.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
Enjoyed studying alongside work, as I could put what I had learnt into practice.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Yes. Developed organisation skills. New skills - communication.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Throughout my programme, it seemed very organised. I knew what I was doing each year, could go to our exam training manager if we had issues. But lately for the new starters, they seem more confused going into ACA.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
2/5
I felt like I received a good amount of support with my training. However, I was allocated a mentor, but this didn't seem to go as expected. I didn't really feel mentored.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Kaplan (AAT) and BPP (ACA) were amazing at supporting. I always felt comfortable with asking questions and they were there to help whenever needed
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
It has taught me the knowledge I need to perform in my job.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
1/5
There used to be the odd social activity, but this has stopped due to covid
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend RSM to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It has helped me grow as a person and I have really developed here. The support could be better (both exam and mental health support). But overall, it was a positive experience
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to RSM?
Just be yourself! Personality is a big thing in the interviews.
