Trainee Accountant Review
at Larking Gowen
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Accounting
Fakenham
Review Submitted: April 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
Prearing financial statements such as accounts, VAT returns and tax returns.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I really enjoy the work I do and the friendliness of the firm and am looking forward to the future.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I've developed my teamwork and communication skills as well as developing new skills based around the knowledge of accounting and taxation. I have learnt to show professional scepticism and objectivity in my works.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
It is very well-structured with details of relevant study periods and training days given well in advance and work planned around this.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
My employer and the managers are very supportive of what I do, I feel fully supported in my studies and in the workplace.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
I get an apprenticeship hour each week from my employer which is very helpful and the training provider provides a skills coach to help ensure I am on track mentally and with my apprenticeship. The tutors are always available should I need to contact them.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
It helps me to understand what I'm doing, why I'm doing it and what things should look like, allowing me to be more accurate and objective.
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
The firm always has social activities planned and takes part in a range of sporting events woth other firms such as football or cricket.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Larking Gowen to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It is a friendly, honest and enjoyable firm to work at and I feel fully supported in my role.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Larking Gowen?
Be yourself as everyone is welcome and accepted.
