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PKF Francis Clark

Assistant Accountant Review

at PKF Francis Clark

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Accounting

Exeter

Review Submitted: May 2025

Overall Rating

4.8 /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!

4.5/5 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
4.6/5 - 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
I am an Assistant Accountant, I prepare accounts for a range of limited companies, partnerships and LLPs and also Solicitor Accounts Rules Audits for Solicitor firms. This involves a range of responsibilities and training opportunities.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I enjoy the program as I am able to learn on the job and most of the study courses are relevant to my job role.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I am constantly learning new skills to progress my career to become an experienced Accountant.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
It is an excellent programme for degree holders to take a route into accountancy
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
A lot of support is given with regards to study policies when the effort is reciprocated by the employee.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
Training provider is brilliant, very experienced and many excellent tutors
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
the training gives me a better idea of the background knowledge behind my role in the workplace and actual acocunting skills
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
I am part of the Green Team, organising events and influencing ethical change in the office

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend PKF Francis Clark to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Great scheme, apprenticeship, lovely place to work
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to PKF Francis Clark?
show your work ethic through extra curricular activities and get involved with all events
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