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Department for Work and Pensions

Accountant Review

at Department for Work and Pensions

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Accounting

Leeds

Review Submitted: March 2025

Overall Rating

3.1 /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!

2.5/5 - Overview of Role
2/5 - Skills Development
2.8/5 - 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
Accountant leading a small team and wider stakeholder network to deliver the annual report and acccounts for DWP
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
1/5
Some enjoyment of some elements

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
2/5
I have learnt some coaching skills

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
1/5
Planning overall was ok but SmartAssessor was a very difficult system to navigate and inconsistencies between what different tutors provided
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
Had additional sessions from other tutors when mine was absent long term they were very helpful eg practice interviews
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
1/5
Slightly
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
Yes lots of sports and social activities

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Department for Work and Pensions to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Job security and protection
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Department for Work and Pensions?
The application process can take some work do lots of prep
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