Accounts assistant Review
at Smailes Goldie
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Accounting
Kingston upon Hull
Review Submitted: March 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
On a day-to-day basis I prepare year end accounts and complete monthly bookkeeping/VAT returns.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I enjoy learning about all the different sectors of accounts and learning new skills every day.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have built on my communication skills, when completing year end accounts I have to contact various clients via email or phone. As I am talking to lots of different clients this has helped me build my confidence.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
My programme is very well structured and I am aware in advance what I am going to be doing.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I receive lots of support from my employer and they are always available if I need help with any issues.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
I have regular catch-ups with my training provider and this is when we discuss if I am having any issues with working towards my qualification. I can also email my training provider if I have any issues in between reviews.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
My training provider teaches me all the relevant skills to become an accountant and throughout my qualification I am building on lots of different skills.
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 lots of social activities at work, there is usually a social activity at least every quarter.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Smailes Goldie to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I think Smailes Goldie is a great company to work for, everyone is so friendly and I feel supported through every step of my apprenticeship.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Smailes Goldie?
If you are applying for Smailes Goldie I would suggest that you research about the company as this would show your interests in the company.
