Trainee Accountant Review
at Smailes Goldie
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Accounting
Kingston upon Hull
Review Submitted: April 2025
Overall Rating
4.5 /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!
4.5/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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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
Accounts preparation, VAT Return completion
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Yes, I have learnt more about deferred tax and tax as a whole. I've learnt better ways to review and check my work to ensure it is the best work possible prior to going to management
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
As much as i need, no question is a silly question!
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
My training provider is not great, but I am with a different company that those that Smailes provide. It was my choice to stay with who i was with previously
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
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
Not really but there is plenty of opportunities too within the company, I'm just not the most sociable of people
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Smailes Goldie to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It is the best place I have ever worked with doors opening no matter where you turn. The support provided is unbeatable!
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Smailes Goldie?
You will not make a mistake applying!
