Trainee Accountant Review
at Larking Gowen
Degree Apprenticeship
Accounting
Fakenham
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
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.8/5
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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 involves bookkeeping, preparing accounts and tax returns for individuals, partnerships and companies, as well as a wider range of client admin work.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I really enjoy my programme, studying accounting, the study is very relevant to my job role, and offers amazing routes for progression in my career
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learnt how to complete a set of accounts, submit tax returns and I have become a competent bookkeeper, I have developed my planning and communication skills
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
very well organised, I have a lot of notice of dates and times of my study sessions, as well as great learning support from my training provider
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
I receive a lot of support, everyone in my team is invested in my progression, and never fail to help me when I need it
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
I receive a lot of support, my training provider had great learning materials prepared as well as amazing teachers, in order for me to pass my exams with the best results.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
The qualification helps me with my daily work, teaching me the accounting and taxation knowledge and guidelines that I can apply when creating set of accounts or completing a tax return
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
my company offers a lot of social events, recently we had an easter egg hunt around the office, with a quiz. We also have a step challenge coming up, where teams work together to get the most steps over the month of May
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Larking Gowen to a friend?
Yes
Why?
they are very supportive of my learning and development, as well as having such a wide range of clients that I can develop my knowledge of a wide range of businesses
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Larking Gowen?
Be confident and sure of what it is you would like to achieve in your career, Larking Gowen are looking for self leading and motivated individuals that are proactive and keen for development
