Audit Associate Review

by Grant Thornton

Rating

7.1/10

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

Audit associate: In-charging audit jobs. Preparing accounts. Interacting with peers, managers, partners and clients.

8/10

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

Currently training with ACCA for an accounting qualification and an accounting degree. Have attended many internal courses to be able to fulfil my job role. Developed personal skills within the professional working environment.

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Enjoy my job role, working as part of a team on a daily basis and interacting with many different clients.

7/10

4. How valued do you feel by Grant Thornton?

There is internal recognition albeit not used as much as it should be.

6/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

There was a buddy scheme when first starting, which allowed the new starter to have a 'go - to' person. Have day leave to be able to attend college, Kaplan, for the ACCA qualification. There was a national induction with all new starters, including graduates.

6/10

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

Kaplan allows you to gain material from the website, interactive questions and mock days, as well as face to face tuition. If there is struggle within the tuition, the tutor will make an effort to help.

8/10

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

Line manager is interested within the results that you receive for exams. If there are any issues, employer will direct you to the correct person to guide you.

8/10

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

Due to living with parents, the salary meets the cost of living.

8/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

There are many clubs and social events provided by work to be involved in, it is a personal preference whether to volunteer for these activities or not.

5/10

9. Would you recommend Grant Thornton to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Because it has many opportunities once working for Grant Thornton, including different qualifications and secondments, nationally and internationally.

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

Ensure researched Grant Thornton for the interview process. Remember many experiences when certain characteristics have shone through.