Trainee accounting technician Review
at Westcotts
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Accounting
Somerset
Review Submitted: March 2025
Overall Rating
4.5 /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!
4/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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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:
4/5
The role involves the preparation of accounts which involves steps to check and make sure that wok is accurate and a fair judgement
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I enjoy the programme a lot as the opportunity to practice my learning on the job makes it very rewarding
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Learnt lots of new skills. How to use software like Xero and QuickBooks or off the job learning such as the accounting principles
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Very well structured with study days and exams being booked in plenty of time to assure that work is not put on hold
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
I receive support from my employer by always having people around me willing to help if I ever need which allows me to learn from people with knowledge
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
Lots of support from my training provider when ever needed all I have to do is ask and they will respond as soon as possible.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
The qualification helps me to understand the logic , ideas and concepts of how and why things are worked out the way they are.
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
Their are social activities their was talk of an office football team match but never seemed to amount to anything.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Westcotts to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Because their a lots of opportunities in Westcott's and the business has a great plan for the future as well as all the staff being friendly making work a lot less challenging.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Westcotts?
Research is always helpful as it helps you to understand the business and the people better, don't panic
