Assistant Accountant and Business Advisor Review
at RSM
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Accounting
Crawley, West Sussex
Review Submitted: May 2022
Overall Rating
5 /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!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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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:
5/5
A typical day can include anything from preparing cash books / VAT returns, to accounts for SMEs, iXBRL tagging, preparing Independent Examinations, and preparing sales charts for clients. This applies for a broad set of clients, all of which you will gain valuable experience from!
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
A lot, perhaps a little too much? I love working with the team and taking on new work for new clients each day. We all work really well with each other and they have become good friends of mine. The RSM culture is great, as again I have had the chance to work with other offices, and there's also loads of opportunities to work with your seniors. There are plenty of social events as well, such as sports day, Christmas parties, and networking opportunities.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
- Communication, collaboration and teamwork skills
- Proactivity, organisation, planning and prioritisation, and time-management skills.
- Professional scepticism
- Analytical skills
- Proactivity, organisation, planning and prioritisation, and time-management skills.
- Professional scepticism
- Analytical skills
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
The programme is very well structured; you will attend course dates with your training provider, and then you'll usually have about a three week window before sitting your exam. The college materials are fantastic.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
The RSM Training team are fantastic and will make sure you are on track and up-to-date with all necessary training requirements. You will also have an ETM (Exam Training Manager) to assist with your development.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Plenty of support from your Exam Training Manager, your BPP coach, as well as all your colleagues, who will generally show a great interest in your progression and development, and will be glad to assist you at any point in time.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
BPP provides you with all the necessary skills and knowledge that you need to pass your exams and provide the necessary expertise within your day-to-day role, regardless how little you know when you first start your career.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
Networking events, sports day, charity events & fundraising, social events and team meals, consumer market groups, innovation campaigns... The list is endless!
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend RSM to a friend?
Yes
Why?
You'll love it!
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to RSM?
Show enthusiasm and interest!
