Trainee Management Accountant Review
at Bagnalls
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Accounting
Bradford
Review Submitted: February 2025
Overall Rating
5 /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!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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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
My role is crucial in maintaining accurate financial records and supporting the company’s financial health.
Recording and processing supplier invoices.
Ensuring timely payments to suppliers.
Reconciling supplier statements.
Handling queries related to invoices and payments.
Analyse financial costs and provide insights.
Assist in strategic planning and decision-making.
Ensure compliance with financial regulations.
Reviewing and verifying expense claims.
Ensuring compliance with company policies.
Reconciling credit card transactions.
Recording and processing supplier invoices.
Ensuring timely payments to suppliers.
Reconciling supplier statements.
Handling queries related to invoices and payments.
Analyse financial costs and provide insights.
Assist in strategic planning and decision-making.
Ensure compliance with financial regulations.
Reviewing and verifying expense claims.
Ensuring compliance with company policies.
Reconciling credit card transactions.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I have found my apprenticeship an excellent way of furthering my education and professional growth. The programme has offered a unique blend of hands-on experience and academic learning which I have thoroughly enjoyed.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Applied Management Accounting. E.g. Constructing and analysing budgets as well as understanding and implementing them.
Preparing financial statements for limited companies / Drafting consolidated financial statements for groups of companies.
Understanding the role and responsibilities of the accounting function within an organization.
Furthered my tax knowledge.
Preparing financial statements for limited companies / Drafting consolidated financial statements for groups of companies.
Understanding the role and responsibilities of the accounting function within an organization.
Furthered my tax knowledge.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
My programme has been very well organised and I have been given tasks that are relevant to the subjects covered on my course.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Bagnall's has supported me every step of both my Level 3 and 4 AAT course. They are always approachable and happy to assist in anyway they can to further my professional and academic success.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Despite staffing issues, my training provider has given me as much support as has been necessary for me to pass my course and receive my qualification, both in and out of classroom hours.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
In the process of obtaining my qualification I have gained valuable knowledge relevant to my profession, which has vastly improved my performance in my role.
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
Bagnall's regularly holds social and team building events for it's staff to help improve morale, encourage good communication amongst colleagues and promote a positive work place culture. Previous events have included tribute bands, cocktail making, charity galas and yoga sessions.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Bagnalls to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I highly recommend Bagnall's due to their diverse opportunities in both painting and decorating, and office-based roles. They provide excellent hands-on training, supportive mentorship, and a welcoming work environment, ensuring apprentices and employees gain valuable skills and experience in their chosen field.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Bagnalls?
Express enthusiasm for the role whilst showcasing your relevant skills and experience.
Emphasise how your personal values align with companies 4 values: People, Respect, Integrity & Safety.
Prepare for questions on how you prioritise safety, previous examples of when you have worked well with others and how you can contribute to the team.
Emphasise how your personal values align with companies 4 values: People, Respect, Integrity & Safety.
Prepare for questions on how you prioritise safety, previous examples of when you have worked well with others and how you can contribute to the team.
