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trainee accounting technician Review

at Westcotts

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Accounting

Plymouth

Review Submitted: April 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
I complete sets of accounts and get them ready for review for mainly corporate and audited clients, I often complete corporation tax computations and get these ready for review as well
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have developed my communication skills a lot during my time here as communication has proven very key to the job role. along with many other key skills

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
There is a clear structure for my job role
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Westcotts to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Great place to work with many opportunities to learn and develop many skills. It is also a great environment to do those things in.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Westcotts?
I would advise others applying to this role to focus on showing strong communication and a positive attitude, as these are key to succeeding in the job. It’s important to be reliable, willing to learn, and able to work well with others.
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