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Accountant Review

at HSBC

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Accounting

London

Review Submitted: May 2023

Overall Rating

4.9 /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!

4.5/5 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
4.8/5 - 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
My role in the company is to account for all the finances, balance all bank sheets, considering the liabilities to the assets. Report back to the CEO on a daily basis on the profits and losses in our sheets. Making bank deposits and checking out these bank accounts keenly, effectively
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I'm loving it, I am learning a lot and soon ill be able to tackle all issues that are coming ,y way and for sure all I can say is that am really grateful for the assistance i have received in this heart warming and very serene environment. May God bless yall

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
People skills such as working with clients and colleagues, Communication skills such as presenting information clearly and concisely.IT skills and digital abilities such as using accounting software and spreadsheets.
Commercial awareness such as understanding the wider finance industry and tax regulations.
Technical skills such as preparing accounts, tax returns and financial reports.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
In terms of organization ill rate it 90%, way above average and nowhere close to what I expected when I set foot on the premises at first. The offices are easy to locate, carefully planned and easily recognizable. As a first time visitor be sure to ask for any directions.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
It has been easy with the support am receiving here, very polite and gives you room to ask questions on topics I don't well understand and i can say it has been fun learning this the practical way as compared to how I learnt in my classes back at school.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Lots of support to be honest. we have formed really solid relationships that I can feel that I am in my safe space while at work and for sure this working conditions are certainly improving my productivity, mood, confidence and my life in general. I am happy that I made this choice.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
I'm young and ambitious all i need is the right people by my side to coach and help me achieve my goals and that's what my training has been doing ever since. I wish to be skillful enough to tackle all experiences coming my way with full confidence and resilience
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
Apart from work we make an effort to meet together for after work drinks, i have made friends for sure and i really like when we hang out and joke about little things that let us burst out laughing. We all need friends in our lives they are the amazing part.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend HSBC to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I do not want to enjoy this amazing experiences alone, i would like more people to come out here and enjoy a little
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to HSBC?
You are welcomed. Feel free and be confident, speak your mind and always keep your head up high and i am confident that your time here will be heaven.
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