Associate Review

As a trainee associate, I am involved mainly in transaction testing and walkthroughs. I am regularly communicating with the client and the audit team.

I have learnt basic accounting skills having completed one exam so far. I have also learnt how to use internal data analysis tools.

I enjoy communicating with clients; but some of the 'ticking' work can become repetitive on jobs.

As a school leaver, I do not feel as though I am treated differently to the graduates. I always feel like I am adding value to the audits that I work on.

The communication on exams from ICAEW has been poor. We do not receive information on our pre-coursework until a couple of days before we attend college. Induction and training has been well organised. I regularly communicate with my counsellor which helps address any issues that I may have and so this has been very well organised.

I received the option to attend additional classes having failed my exam first time and this was extremely helpful. However communication and organisation from Kaplan/ICAEW has been poor.

I have received a lot of support from my counselling manager. She has always addressed any issues that I have had in a timely manner. She has also been very approachable.

As I live at home, I have not had to consider living costs. However having researched property prices in central Birmingham, the salary paid would struggle to meet costs.

Yes- there are always opportunities to attend social events and I have also attended BCASS events. I have considered playing in the EY netball team however as I live north of Birmingham, it is often difficult to attend the matches.

Yes

I enjoy working for EY as everyone is very friendly and approachable. There are a lot of opportunities both inside and outside work and I always feel valued in my work.

Think carefully about the department you want to join.