Trainee Accountant Review
at Old Mill
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Accounting
Bristol
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!
3.5/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
3.8/5
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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:
4/5
Preparing accounts and corporation tax returns, mainly for smaller businesses, as well as personal tax returns for some clients.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
It's good, sometimes it can get stressful but I knew that coming into it.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Yes, before this role I had no experience in the finance industry so have learnt a lot since I've started. I have also developed on my existing English and maths skills quite a bit.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
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?
4/5
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
3/5
Yes, we are quite good at organising social events and they happen at a good frequency.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Old Mill to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I've found that the company has a good atmosphere to work in, which isn't always easy to come by! Everyone's easy to get along with.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Old Mill?
Don't be afraid to ask for help, everyone is willing to support you wherever they can.
