Trainee Associate Review

by EY

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

6.8/10

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

Trainee Accountant, working in audit in Banking and Capital markets division. Work on various clients performing financial and other audits.

7/10

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

Working towards ACA qualification. Picked up much financial and audit specific knowledge on the job.

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Yes I enjoy it, great opportunity. Value being in a working environment whilst also gaining qualification. Great company culture.

7/10

4. How valued do you feel by EY?

I feel valued.

5/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Very well organised and structured.

8/10

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

Lots of support received. We receive training in audit tasks, as well as college visits for studying for exams.

7/10

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

Lots of support received. Good counselling and buddy system.

6/10

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

Overall well. Able to receive season ticket loan so travel is covered, living costs covered however sometimes have to cut back on social costs. Only set-back is during busy season where we can expense items then claim them back, as this can take a few weeks and leave me out of pocket for a period.

7/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

Yes, volunteering, classes, socials, sports etc.

6/10

9. Would you recommend EY to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Good company to work for.

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

Do your research, be yourself, know why you want to work in this industry, sell yourself in your application.