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Accounts Assistant Review

at Fortus

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Accounting, Tax

Scarborough, North Yorkshire

Review Submitted: February 2026

Overall Rating

5 /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!

5/5 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
5/5
My job role consist of completing accounts for various SME's and sole trades, within my job i also complete VAT returns. This means day to day my jobs is different leading to it being very engaging as i am often completing different job each day, this lead to a great amount of experience gained quickly.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
The programme is very enjoyable due to there being lots of help and training when needed meaning i do not find my self stuck and unsure on what to do.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learn a large amount of skills since starting the job through learning in the office, internal training and the external training provided. This has allowed me to extensively develop various computer skills and also communication skills.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
The programme is very will structured as i knew all the training days which would be taken place up to a year before the course started. It is also very well structured due to there being internal training available if you are find a particular task difficult
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I received a large amount of support through the Fortus Academy internal training
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
There was huge amounts of support given through Quarterly meetings with talent coaches and being able to email your tutor for help when needed
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
This qualification helps me progress and allows me to move on to the next step in my career.
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
There is a large amount of socials which take place this allows a great culture within the office

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Fortus to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It is a great company to work for and there is a large amount of opportunity within the company both professionally and socially.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Fortus?
Be yourself and don't be scared going into the interview
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