Associate Review

by Grant Thornton

Rating

8.7/10

1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

Trainee auditor in the Liverpool audit department. Day-to-day activities include talking to clients, completing audit fieldwork etc.

9/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

Yes - communication skills improved due to constant contact with clients. Organisation improved due to constant juggling of work. More mature individual due to working environment. Studying for AAT - learning a great amount from work experience gained. Courses on presentation skills etc. Responsibility given on jobs.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Work is difficult at times, and the hours can be long. The team I am a part of is fantastic, and really helps the enjoyment of the programme. Company culture is good, but increasing emphasis on longer hours.

9/10

4. How valued do you feel by Grant Thornton?

Yes. Internal recognition via. CLEARR points awarded by colleagues. Regular catch-ups with line manager. Good level of responsibility given.

9/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Lots of training and support given, training courses to Bradenham etc. Plenty of study time given and good understanding in the office of the demands of study.

9/10

6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

Good level.

9/10

6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

Good level. Regular line manager catch ups. Colleagues always willing to help out when you're stuck.

9/10

7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?

Salary is not plentiful compared to travel costs and hours worked/responsibility given.

5/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

Lots of social events and sports actitvites.

9/10

9. Would you recommend Grant Thornton to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Great place to work, great people. Good guidance/support through training contract. Good level of responsibility. Good first step on career ladder - opens doors.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Grant Thornton?

Do your research. Be yourself. Don't rush.