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Trainee Accountant Review

at Old Mill

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Accounting

Yeovil

Review Submitted: May 2025

Overall Rating

3.9 /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!

3.5/5 - Overview of Role
3/5 - Skills Development
3.8/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
4/5
Preparing accounts, SATR's, corporation tax returns and junior work on audits
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
I enjoy my day to day working, with new challenges coming my way constantly

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
3/5
I have improved my day to day working abilities, communication skill and workload management

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Planner made months in advanced allows for a more detailed knowledge into what work I have coming up
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
Training providers alongside me every step of the day, as well as manager support at work
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
10/10 support, with training providers offering a high level of help
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
My level 3 qualification allowed me to learn the basics of my job role at a higher and more efficient speed
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
Old Mill has high social budgets for teams to socialise and build external bonds as well as a boys 5-a-side team and womens netball team

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Old Mill to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I've enjoyed my time at Old Mill so far, with the support for my qualification being a main aspect of why I would recommend it here
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Old Mill?
Be yourself, research and reference the business in an interview
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