Apprentice Pension Fund Assistant Accountant Review
at Wiltshire council
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Accounting
Trowbridge, Wiltshire
Review Submitted: April 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!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
3.8/5
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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:
5/5
My role involves supporting the finance and pensions teams in the day-to-day administration and accounting of pension fund activities. I assist in ensuring that financial records are accurate, compliant with regulations, and delivered in a timely manner, while developing my technical accounting knowledge through on-the-job learning and formal study.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I really enjoy the programme, there is always something new to learn
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have strengthened my financial and accounting skills, particularly in relation to pension fund transactions, reconciliations, and understanding how contributions, benefits, and investment movements are recorded and monitored. My confidence in using financial systems and spreadsheets has improved, and I am now more comfortable working with detailed financial data and identifying discrepancies
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
The training providers could have structured things better but overall ok
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
So much support, no matter what question I have they always answer it.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
They do a couple review throughout the programme, but it fells like it a tick box exercise for them.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
Yes, I've learnt various things that I now use day to day in my job
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
I have shadowed various other team member and people within the council to gain exposure to learning material i wont otherwise be
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Wiltshire council to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Flexible working, amazing support and benefit they offer
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Wiltshire council?
take every opportunity that comes your way
