Assistant Accountant Review
at Nationwide
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Accounting
Swindon, Wiltshire
Review Submitted: April 2024
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
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
4.2/5
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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
I work as an Assistant Accountant, which involves posting journals to the general ledger, completing reconciliations and producing reports on a monthly basis. I am also involved in ADHOC pieces of work, such as making changes to outdated processes, or pulling together data when required.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I have really enjoyed my programme. I have been given a sufficient amount of time to study outside or my working hours, which has allowed me to feel more confident and supported in each of my exams. The course itself is interesting and relevant to my work.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Yes. I have learnt how to use Excel and I have worked on building strong relationships in a professional capacity,
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Very well. I was given a clear planner at the start of my programme, which provided me with a guideline of how often I should be sitting an exam and how long I should give myself to prepare for each exam.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
A good amount. I was given independence when deciding when to book my exams which I liked, but there was also support when I asked for it. It was never a problem to take additional time off to help me with my studies and my employer always saw my exams as the priority, fluctuating my workload to allow for this.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
A lot. My skills coach was fantastic and would always be there to help me whenever I needed it. They were understanding when I needed to make changes to my planner and would do all that they could to accommodate for this.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
My qualification has given me the technical knowledge I need to apply in certain situations in the workplace.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
2/5
I am not aware of any.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Nationwide to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Good work-life balance. Supportive network. Lots of opportunities.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Nationwide?
Apply for a role you feel passionate about.
