Accounting and Business Advisory Review
at RSM
Degree Apprenticeship
Accounting
London
Review Submitted: January 2025
Overall Rating
3.7 /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!
2/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
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:
3/5
Year end accounts preparation for different firms both audited and unaudited. IXBRL tagging sets of accounts, general accounting advice for clients
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
1/5
Not to a huge extent, can be very repetitive tasks, not much variety, socially not great
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Communication, ownership, computer skills such as excel, learnt about different accounting systems
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
It is well structured and organised, clear stages of when study time is allocated and expected to sit exams
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Good support, regular catch ups, time off needed for study
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
Good support, videos and documents to help with revising, face to face or virtual lessons
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
Helps with accounting and tax knowledge which is applied in day to day 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.)
2/5
Not much to get involved in
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend RSM to a friend?
No
Why?
Not a stimulating environment to work in, can be very mundane and repetitive tasks, socially not a great place to work
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to RSM?
Take all the help on offer that RSM gives, be as positive and outgoing as possible
