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S&W

Assistant Manager Review

at S&W

Degree Apprenticeship

Audit

London

Review Submitted: May 2025

Overall Rating

4.1 /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
Manage a team of more junior people
Be the first point of contact with the client
Do judgmental areas in the audit file
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
It was very challenging and developing.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Yes - communication, time management, teamwork

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
It was very well organised.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
I have received a lot of support especially when I had to study and reduce my overtime.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
If I had questions I could always reach out to tutors or admin staff.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
It helped me understand better my job and the technical knowledge required to complete it.
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, plenty of networking events usually at least once a month. Not as much sport to get involved in otherwise.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend S&W to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It has great structure to achieve a qualification and to progress in your role. It gives good balance between work and study and the people want to support you to progress quickly.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to S&W?
To be themselves and to be approachable during their interviews. Also, if they show they are smart and eager to learn they will have a good chance of getting the job.
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