Apprenticeship Case Study – Amelia Marks

How long have you worked for GMS?

Since April 2021.

What apprenticeship programme are you doing?

I’m currently completing AAT level 4 after completing AAT 2 & 3 at college prior to joining GMS.

What made you choose to do an apprenticeship?

I wanted to continue to gain accounting qualifications as well as gain experience in the workplace. This apprenticeship allows me to learn on my course whilst I also learn on the job.

Which aspects of the programme do you enjoy most?

I enjoy my day-to-day work and when I see it linking to what I’m learning on my apprenticeship as it helps me understand it and the atmosphere we have in the office.

Have you faced any challenges whilst balancing work and study?

Sometimes it is hard when I have an exam coming up, as I need to make sure I’m prioritising my time effectively to make sure I am ready for my exam and that I am getting my work done too.

What is your long-term career plan and how do you think your apprenticeship will help you achieve your plan?

I want to continue a career in accounting although I’m not exactly sure which area at the moment, this apprenticeship is giving me good core qualifications and providing me with the work ethic and experience I will need later in life to get wherever I want to go.