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Trainee Accounts Technician Review

at Cooper Parry

Degree Apprenticeship

Audit

Castle Donington

Review Submitted: April 2026

Overall Rating

4.1 /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 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
4/5 - 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
I go to client sites and work with the finance teams to audit their financial statements. This involves lots of teamwork, communication and time management.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
It is a challenging role but very rewarding and I have learnt lots

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learnt lots of new skills, such as communication within many different environments, keeping standards of work high and proof reading and leading teams effectively

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
We have an effective team who help to coordinate the early careers programmes
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
I receive plenty of support, particularly from my line manager and from other members of staff who have/are going through the same course that I am.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
I receive a number of study days before exams which allow me to prepare to my best ability
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
There is a lot of accounting knowledge which I have to learn, which has helped my technical understanding within my role
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
We have a number of social events and groups to join if you would like to

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Cooper Parry to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It is a positive place to work, which allows people to grow and develop their skills in an effective way
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Cooper Parry?
Be yourself as those are the people that they like to hire, those who aren't pretending.
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