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Smailes Goldie

Accounts Trainee Review

at Smailes Goldie

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Accounting

Kingston upon Hull

Review Submitted: March 2025

Overall Rating

4.8 /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 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
4.6/5 - 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
Completing year end accounts for a range of different companies
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
My program is well presented and thought out. I enjoy my work and study.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learnt a range of new skills, including communication, team work and leadership

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Well structured, I usually study once a week and find this fits in well with work.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
Plenty! If I am ever struggling, I know my employer would be there to support me.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
My training provider and tutors are always available, even out of hours. The support is endless and really helps with up coming exams.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
My training provider has helped me to understand what I am doing on a daily basis at work and put this into practice.
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
There are so many, including sports teams, (cricket, netball, football ...) social events and gatherings for the entire office and individual departments and lots of networking.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Smailes Goldie to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It is a very friendly environment where you always feel welcomed. I enjoy coming to work every day.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Smailes Goldie?
Be yourself.
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