Associate Review

My role as a school leaver is to train as an auditor whilst sitting my ACA exams with ICAEW. I am responsible for many different tasks, dependent on the client I am on and how I am on the client for. I complete auditing accounts through setting up lead sheets, tie support to the data received from clients, reviewing board minutes, completing planning documents such as analytical procedures, completing overall analytical procedures and ensuring all support is obtained from the client to ensure we have enough evidence. I frequently speak to clients when I need support from them or any questions I have for them.

I have developed my communication skills, leadership skills, team working skills, organisation, prioritisation and timing skills due to my day-to-day tasks and through training. I have gained more knowledge for audit while completing my exams which has helped me understand the tasks that need to be completed, whilst complying with relevant standards and rules.

I really enjoy the programme I am on because I have met a lot of new people and learned a lot about audit and the working world. I have enjoyed working with EY as the people within the company are lovely people and are extremely helpful whenever you need help. It met my expectations vastly and I hope to continue enjoying the programme for the next 5 years.

I feel very valued, especially when Managers or more senior team members praise your work. for example, recently I have received a £50 voucher through the EY appraisal system for the work I have completed on the client I have been working on. This meant a lot and motivate me to continue the hard work.

The structure of the programme is well organised, I'm aware of training that needs to be completed for our support, who to contact for any enquiries, having a buddy to ask any question to as well as having a counsellor to also speak to and discuss any problems I may be having or any thoughts I need help with.

I receive a lot of support form my counsellor who informs me of anything I need to do as my role as a counselee as well as guiding me and helping me with any questions I have.

Whenever I may need support, people whether that be a manager, HR etc. are always willing to help.

The salary meets my costs well, and it is an incentive that the pay increases each year as it recognises our development.

A lot - such as voluntary company events to promote the programme, there are sport teams you can join, yoga to join, party planning etc.

Yes

EY is a lovely place to work, its welcoming, comfortable environment, lovely genuine people to work with, EY has a flexible working policy which helps us work around life changes and there are a lot of opportunities here at EY that can meet a lot of people's needs.

Firstly with the application process, showing who you truly are through your behaviour and knowledge can really push you over the edge and place you in a top position because here at EY, we value everybody's individual personalities and the variety of personalities allows us to thrive. EY has so many opportunities for everyone who is willing to take them and enjoy them. You don't have to know what exactly you want in life straight away when you apply for EY. EY helps you gain more of an insight of what you want out of your work life. I would tell anyone joining EY to have an open-mind, be ready to learn and grow; because everyday is a different day here and we all work together to bring the best skills and knowledge out of eac hother and you'll learn something new every single day.