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S&W

Associate Review

at S&W

Degree Apprenticeship

Accounting

Salisbury

Review Submitted: May 2025

Overall Rating

4 /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 - Overview of Role
4/5 - Skills Development
4/5 - 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 statutory year end accounts for companies, partnerships and trusts and preparing VAT returns.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
Work and study is well balanced, the company is supportive and respects time dedicated to study.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Learnt how to prepare accounts for filing with Companies House and work in a professional environment

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
I have set study days/weeks designed to complement the exams, which are sat in quieter times for the business to relieve pressure.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
The employer is very supportive and respects work/study balance.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
Training provider is very responsive to questions at any point leading up to an exam and provide all the materials required and more to sit the exams.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
Teaches me the law and theory behind what I am doing, allowing me to develop an understanding and ability to highlight issues to seniors.
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
Yes, the business has a social committee who run frequent events catering to all people and are always open to suggestions. Weekly pub trips too!!

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend S&W to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Wonderful people at all levels of the business who want to support and help, as well as good opportunities within the business for growth and development.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to S&W?
Be yourself and be honest!
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