Trainee Accountant Review
at Smailes Goldie
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Accounting, Audit
Hull Bridge
Review Submitted: March 2025
Overall Rating
4.6 /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
5/5
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Skills Development
4.4/5
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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
Trainee accountant in the audit department. Consists of completing audit testing for a diverse range of clients. Often working from clients premises, my role consists of communicating with financial directors and accounts clerks to collate information to help complete an audit.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
Extremely
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Developed my communication skills
Developed my business insight
Learnt how to use different accounting software's in a way which maximizes my time.
Developed my business insight
Learnt how to use different accounting software's in a way which maximizes my time.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Very, clear path of when each learning phase and examination will take place across the duration of the programme
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
We have a specific training leader who is on hand with any queries and offers support
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
Receive lots of support, anything done whilst studying is recorded and we are able to go back and review this. I have a specific training coach who ensures I am on track with my progress
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
I learn about relevant topics which allows me to bring my studied knowledge into my day to day 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.)
4/5
Yes
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Smailes Goldie to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Good working environment
Have a diverse client base allowing me to enhance my knowledge about all types of business sectors
Have strong support systems in place
Have a diverse client base allowing me to enhance my knowledge about all types of business sectors
Have strong support systems in place
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Smailes Goldie?
Application progress is competitive so ensure approach to application is applied with care and that you are aware about what is required
