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HB Accountants

Trainee Accountant Review

at HB Accountants

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Accounting

Hoddesdon

Review Submitted: April 2025

Overall Rating

4.6 /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
4.4/5 - 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
My role consists of preparing annual accounts for a wide range of clients. I also work in audit where we work as a team to meet our client's needs
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have developed key accountancy skills from Level 2 AAT which I am now developing on as I complete my level 3 apprenticeship. I have also learned valuable communication skills through meeting new clients and working in a professional environment

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Reasonably well structured
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
I receive lots of support and guidance which helps to develop my knowledge
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
My training provider gives me lots of support working through my exams
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
I feel my training provider helps develop my skills and knowledge which then helps me to perform better in my role
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
Networking events, golf, padel, team days out

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend HB Accountants to a friend?
Yes
Why?
HB Accountants gives you an excellent qualification whilst gaining valuable working skills and behaviours you will need for the rest of your life
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to HB Accountants?
I would make sure you are confident and that you present yourself well as that is very important in this job especially when visiting clients
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