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Business Services Executive Review

at PKF Smith Cooper

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Accounting

Derby

Review Submitted: April 2025

Overall Rating

4.9 /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 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
4.8/5 - 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
Responsible for preparing year end accounts for a variety of clients, ranging from small sole traders to medium sized businesses. Having contact with the client throughout the preparation process, asking queries and getting more information.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
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
Plenty of opportunities for networking and sporting events.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend PKF Smith Cooper to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Great place to work, good culture.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to PKF Smith Cooper?
Don't use chatGPT in your cover letter or application.
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