Trainee Accountant Review
at Walter Dawson & Son
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Accounting
Northallerton
Review Submitted: March 2026
Overall Rating
4.3 /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
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
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
Day to day role is working on year end accounts for clients & doing VAT returns.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
It is enjoyable and I have learnt a lot.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Developed many skills in my time working for WDS in accountancy.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Receive a large amount of support due to a positive work environment where we all help each other,
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
3/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Walter Dawson & Son to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It is a good job and the employer allows you to get head on with work which has helped me develop much quicker than I would have at other accountancy firms.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Walter Dawson & Son?
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