Accounts Technician Apprentice Review
at Thames Water
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Accounting
Reading
Review Submitted: April 2025
Overall Rating
3.6 /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!
3/5
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Overview of Role
3/5
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Skills Development
3.6/5
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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:
3/5
My role on a day-to-day basis involves interacting with business partners via Microsoft Teams, preparing and posting journals, completing balance sheet reconciliations, discussing monthly expenditure with area managers from different sites and lots more depending on the time of month.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
The team i work with is lovely. The work is challenging but exciting. However, i feel that I haven't progressed as quickly as i would like, which is partially my fault but also some complications I had with moving teams, but I do really enjoy working for Thames Water.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
3/5
I have learnt how to use the financial accounting software SAP, how to prepare and post journals and complete balance sheet reconciliations. I have also developed my excel skills and improved my confidence when communicating with business partners
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
During month end, there is a structure for when work should be completed by. This is good because it allows you to structure your work as you have deadlines to meet
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
My manager is very supportive and encourages me to ask questions. We have monthly meetings just so she can check in on me.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
They are very good with supporting. We have meetings every 10-12 weeks to discuss progress and my skills coach will ask how I am feeling within work and outside of work.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
I have a better understanding of why I am doing the work that I do
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
There are professional networks, such as the womens network, mens network, LGBTQ, etc.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Thames Water to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Everyone is friendly, they are very supportive with your progression and use great training providers
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Thames Water?
Just be yourself. Do some research on journals and balance sheet reconciliations as I did not have much accounting knowledge prior, its not just about numbers.
