Trainee accountant Review
at Smailes Goldie
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Accounting
Scarborough, North Yorkshire
Review Submitted: April 2023
Overall Rating
3 /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
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
2.4/5
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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:
5/5
Preparing accounts and tax returns for private individuals and businesses.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
1/5
I do not enjoy my programme, mainly because the course material is too much to learn. I feel like a parrot in the exams, reiterating phrases and words without any real understanding of what is being said.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Yes, I have greatly improved my ability to communicate, with colleagues and customers and my scepticism towards any work I take part in.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
2/5
As the course has progressed, it has become less structured and the remote sessions have become less frequent.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
They allow me 5 study days every 13 weeks.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
2/5
Support is there, but I would like more remote sessions from them.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
Without the remote sessions and material, I feel I would struggle more though I would.
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
None, I would not take part even if they were there.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Smailes Goldie to a friend?
No
Why?
Because my personal advisor has changed so frequently that I feel like my current ones do not understand where I am at in the programme.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Smailes Goldie?
Be prepared for study work at home.
