Trainee Accountant Review
at HB Accountants
Level 2 Apprenticeship
Accounting
Hoddesdon
Review Submitted: March 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!
4/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
3.4/5
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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
Coding transactions and posting them to trial balances. Entering expenses into accounta. Sampling sales and purchases on audit.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
The course is good and easy to understand. I enjoy the college work balance and feel supported in my studies.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have learnt the how to do double entry how to process data efficiently on excel and other systems. I have gained more confidence in communicating effectively with clients and colleagues.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
I do find it a little frustrating that it is dragged out over such a long time period. It can make it feel a bit slow at times.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
I get lots of help on tasks and everything is explained well, colleagues are always willing to help if I get stuck on a task.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
I revise at home, but I do get things explained to me if I don't understand them well.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
Some of level 2 is more focused on industry accounting which doesn't really apply to my role. However the bookkeeping exas=ms are very helpful for me when doing practice accounting
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
We have done a few social events. Some of us apprentices play padel and some sports togeether. The company is big on charity initiatives.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend HB Accountants to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It's a friendly firm which provides a good environment to train in. there is a lot of support when needed and people look out for you
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to HB Accountants?
Send in your CV and show initiative in the interview!
