Staff assistant Review

Audit assistant so depending on the time of the year I perform different tasks. Teams are usually 3-4 maximum and I work in the government and public sector area During planning stages of audit- I carry out walkthroughs to understand the client system and how they do they daily journals which feed into the system total at year end. Year end - I perform different tasks to test areas such as expenditure/payables/recievables

I have developed the confidence to understand many different systems of organizations and how they carry out their financial role. Data manipulation and interactions with new people on a daily basis. Training is given when necessary and I am training within ICAEW to become an accountant.

Work is difficult at times but the good network within my team helps a lot. The GPS sector within EY reading office is fantastic as everyone is treated with care and this is due to the 3 directors which run the team. I enjoy it definitely

Well I feel valued as I know my progress has a large impact on the work of others. I haven't received any prizes but I don't expect it as the respect given by directors is enough.

Due to a balance between work/exams, its not always ideal which is uncontrollable by EY to an extent. Ideal would be longer study periods during exam times as sometimes balancing work/studying is challenging enough and this leaves out personal time. THe programme could be quicker as school leavers take exams for 5 year whilst the graduates do it within 3, with no difference except we haven't been to university. If there was an option to finish the school leavership programme with exams same as the graduates, it would be 10/10

During courses I have enough support to ask questions and tutors are generally helpful when approached.

cant really comment as an employer has to also perform certain work to be able to continue existing. The main support I wish I could get is extra time during the exams but other than that, I feel ok

If my salary included overtime it would be ideal. There are times when we have to work more than our hours and if this is counted for over the amount worked over the year, the hourly pay becomes near minimum standards. However I don't have uni costs so it makes sense to an extent....

Yes , EY has 2 days for voluntary work and has other activities you can network in

Yes

No uni costs you get paid decent enough you qualify as an accountant by 23 max although if they could lessen the 5 years to 3 years, it would be silly to not go for EY!

Be confident Don't fake who you are. If you are generally friendly and easy to get along with, people will like you The work needed to do should be expected and shouldn't come as a surprise as EY is a top 3 company