Associate Review

by Grant Thornton

Rating

9.2/10

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

I audit various clients from many sectors of business and this involves checking all their financial records and testing significant areas. I work in different teams daily and am responsible for the completion of allocated areas on each individual client.

10/10

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

I am a much better team worker now and have learnt how to behave professionally when dealing with clients.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I really enjoy my programme, I like the interspersed college days which break up the week

8/10

4. How valued do you feel by Grant Thornton?

I feel very valued, managers feed back in a positive way and internal recognition is achieved when jobs are completed to an above standard rate. I am involved on different jobs so gain experience.

9/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

10/10

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

Any support which I require is dealt with quickly and without hassle and tutors are easy to contact via email

8/10

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

Again any support required is given and readily available

10/10

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

My salary meets all my needs and is sufficient for anything I want too.

9/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

Yes there are many social activities and volunteering opportunities and company sports teams. The office is in a good location to get into Cambridge for other recreational activities too.

10/10

9. Would you recommend Grant Thornton to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Because it is a great firm which welcomes you and makes you feel at home. Their support is there all the time and every member of the firm will help you learn wherever they can.

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

Apply early and prepare well for the interviews by finding practice interview questions and thinking about what you have done in order to meet their requirements.