Our Star Students

Star Student July 2025: Abbie Smith

Personal Tutor: Rachael

After dropping out of a degree in teaching, I felt a little lost in where I would go next. I explored my options and landed on accountancy after being attracted to the ability to do an apprenticeship alongside work. I joined Westcotts Chartered Accountants as a trainee accounts assistant in September 2023 with no accountancy knowledge, shortly after I began my AAT journey with Accountancy Learning.

I completed Level 2 Certificate in bookkeeping which gave me a solid basis of understanding to continue with my Level 3 studies which I completed in May 2025. I am now working towards my Level 4 and with the help and guidance of all of the tutors, but in particular Rachael, who has been extremely supportive whether I am studying in college or at home– I am sure I will achieve my goals to get to the next step in my journey.

Personal Tutor comments:

Abbie has been a brilliant student all through her Level 3 apprenticeship and has achieved a well deserved distinction in her End Point Assessment, including 100% in her Professional Discussion. She has worked hard all the way through, completing all tasks requested of her diligently and on time.

Alongside her work and studies Abbie is also a girls football team coach and enjoys seeing the girls grow and progress.

I look forward to helping her and seeing what she achieves as she progresses onto Level 4!