Associate Review

by Grant Thornton

Rating

7/10

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

I work in the audit department as an associate. I am mainly out on site at clients, working through their accounts, testing each part that makes up the accounts, and finally preparing the financial statements. I have been responsible for my own jobs, organising meetings, corresponding with client and leading teams of up to 5 people.

7/10

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

I am currently qualifying to my AAT and after that I will go on to study the ACA. I am much better at using the microsoft office software and also the programmes we use in GT for our audit work. I am mch more organised and feel more confident talking to people more senior to me.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I really enjoy my job, as I get to work with some great people and network with new people.

7/10

4. How valued do you feel by Grant Thornton?

We have appraisals at the end of each job we do, and the managers show their appreciation for the work I have done.

7/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The school leaver scheme is very well organised, and when we first started, we had help to set up our training at Kaplan.

7/10

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

We train for our qualificatins at Kaplan Financial - they are great teachers of the subjects.

5/10

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

My line manager helps the most and whenever I have a problem, I can always turn to them.

7/10

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

My salary is fine for the costs I am incurring at this time.

7/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

There are quite a few company events we get to attend, such as MCASS events. We also have away days and partys. There are quite a few sports clubs and social clubs we can join too.

7/10

9. Would you recommend Grant Thornton to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

I've had a great time at GT and would recommend the school leaver scheme to anyone.

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

DO you research on GT and go into the interview as confident as possible. There is a blog called spilling the beans which GT does and that should also have some hints and tips