Rating

7.7/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • I am an associate in audit. Daily tasks involve undertaking various aspects of standard external audits and assurance assignments

    8/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • Studying towards AAT qualification with the intention of progressing onto ACA. Communication skills and IT skills have increased exponentially since joining.

    10/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • Good team culture within audit trainees as all are either in the same situation as you or recently have been and are always available for help and advice.

    8/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by Grant Thornton?
  • Good internal recognition system in place to ensure you are rewarded when you perform over and above what is requested of you.

    7/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • Regular work is planned around taking 1 day a week of study leave worked at Kaplan.

    7/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • The support received from the training provider is satisfactory, and available on request.

    7/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • Managers are busy but will make time for you if you need specific support. Overall, there is a good supportive atmosphere within the firm.

    7/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • Salary and benefits meet my costs well, especially considering travel costs can be reclaimed

    7/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • Regular socials every couple of months. Multiple voluntary initiatives employed by the firm. Annual firm wide football tournament.

    8/10

  • 9. Would you recommend Grant Thornton to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?

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

Details

School Leaver Programme

Accounting, Finance

East of England

February 2014


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