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Qualified Accountant Review

at Old Mill

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Accounting

Wells

Review Submitted: May 2025

Overall Rating

3.2 /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 - Overview of Role
3/5 - Skills Development
2.8/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
3/5
Prepare accounts and both personal/company tax returns
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
I do enjoy the programme, although challenging in the weeks leading up to the exams

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
3/5
Yes, accounts prep, client communication, time management, organisation

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
Structured well
How much support do you receive from your employer?
2/5
Good in regard to we get a day off to revise prior to the exam. Although get limited expenses repaid to us in regard of parking. Which makes travelling in to college hard
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
Good in regard to we get a day off to revise prior to the exam and can speak to any member of staff for support
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
Yes, helps develop understanding
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
2/5
I think there is, although i don't get involved in them as have my own hobbies to do in my own time

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Old Mill to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Good environment to work/learn in
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Old Mill?
To make sure they are happy with the salary before accepting.
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