Accountants Assistant Review
at RSM
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Accounting
Crawley, West Sussex
Review Submitted: April 2022
Overall Rating
4.2 /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!
4.5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
3.4/5
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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
Working out the figures to input into the accounts based off client figures and information, using this information to prepare the accounts using accounts preparation software
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I enjoy my work and I get on well with the people I work with. The programme allows me to further the learning I do at college within the workplace
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learnt the accountancy skill which was completely new to me, I have developed my teamwork skills and my confidence
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
The firm organises the training well, there are a few issues with the training provider but the firm does their best to sort these out
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
A lot of support, the people I work with are always happy o help and answer questions. There are people in each team designated to keeping track of my training and helping to organise it
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
The training provider gives us lots of resources both physical and online to support us. We get courses for each exam. They aren't the most organised but they do provide support
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
I can utilise the skills and knowledge I gain from the qualification in my role at work
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
There are networking events we are given the opportunity to attend. There are groups and forums for just about everything so you can be as involved as you want to
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend RSM to a friend?
Yes
Why?
They are very good at supporting those training and they are keen to grow their own so it is a very nice atmosphere to work in. Everyone is friendly and happy to help which makes work a lot more positive
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to RSM?
Don't pretend to be something you're not, be yourself as personality and how you come across as a person is just as important as your skills
