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Audit and Accounts Senior Review

at HB Accountants

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Accounting

Hoddesdon

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 work within a small team working on audit and accounts mostly. This involves going out to client offices as well as working from our own office. My role involves high levels of communication with a variety of people in varying roles.
I am also able to gain exposure to other accounting areas such as VAT, CIS and personal tax.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I enjoyed my programme and learning new areas. I felt that I developed not only my knowledge but also my professional skills.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I developed my communication skills increasing my responsibilities and taking on client meetings without management help.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
My programme was well structures with blocks of learning and revision.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
My employer was always ready to provide support if required. They helped when I had technical queries but also helped me balance my study and work.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
My training provider gave learning support and helped to develop my skills throughout my programme with tutors and skills coaches.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
I use my qualification every day.
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
We run our own and attend other networking events. We also have social activities that can be attended if we choose too.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend HB Accountants to a friend?
Yes
Why?
HB Accountants is a small family-feel firm that provide high level of support not only for you as an employee but also as an individual.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to HB Accountants?
As long as you think the role is for you, then you have to give it a go.
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