Accounting Technician Review
at Barnsley Council
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Accounting
Barnsley, South Yorkshire
Review Submitted: April 2025
Overall Rating
4.6 /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!
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:
5/5
My role is an accounting technician, I help principle accountants manage their budgets as well as managing my own budget areas. I assist with budget setting and financial accounts, as well as giving financial support to different areas.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I enjoy my programme.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Yes, a couple of skills I have developed is my confidence and communication. As well as learning skills within accounting
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
I would say my programme is well organised and structured
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I received plenty of support and help from my employer.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
I received plenty of support through my training provider such as resource books, lessons etc.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
I believe my qualification helps me perform better in my role as I can use what I learn in lessons in my work and therefore perform better
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 employee support volunteering events which we can go and help out at, football etc.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Barnsley Council to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Barnsley Council is a good company to work for as they help with completing the apprenticeship as well as keeping you on after the apprenticeship.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Barnsley Council?
There are plenty of areas within finance covered so it helps finding which one you prefer/want to work in.
