AAT Trainee Review
at Larking Gowen
Degree Apprenticeship
Accounting
Norwich
Review Submitted: April 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!
4/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.8/5
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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
I am a trainee accountant who is part of the Corporate Audit and Advisory team. Part of my role is to visit clients and perform different audit tests to make sure transactions have been accounted for correctly
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
It is a very difficult role and there is lots of work that needs doing outside of working hours, but I do enjoy it and feel lucky to have the job
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learnt a bunch of new skills, especially digital skills that I didn't know about before
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
I think it is structured really well. Learning modules are split out across the year and there is also a good balance of client work
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
My employer is very supportive and understanding if personal matters interfere with work duties. They appear to be well informed when I need any assistance
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
First Intuition provide lots of support. My skills coach is always well informed and can answer any of my queries. Loads of resources are readily available from the website to assist with any worries.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
I have definitely started to understand more about what I am working on due to the knowledge being built at study.
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
Work offer many extra-curricular activities from running clubs to crochet clubs , as well as offering networking events. They also organise inter-department socials as well as firm wide socials
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Larking Gowen to a friend?
Yes
Why?
They are supportive and provide a safe working environment
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Larking Gowen?
I would say its important to understand the level of work this is required and you need to find a balance between work life and personal life so that you have time to relax.
