Internal Auditor Review

My job title is a Public Sector Internal Auditor. I work on different clients sites every week up and down the Country. I complete a wide variety of audits from human resources to finance to IT and therefore although there is a lot to learn with the role, I feel it is really good as to experience a wide variety of department within different organisations. I am required to write reports for clients on a weekly basis including recommendations and comparisons against other organisations within the sector. I specialise in Social Housing, which can be really interesting as there are a lot of changes in the sector as well as topical issues such as Grenfell which impacted the sector last summer.

Whilst working for Mazars they also pay for me to gain the Internal Auditors qualification (IIA). Mazars give you study time off work as well as pay for the revision sessions held by IIA. We also have biannual housing training days where we have presentations from outside organisations come in and give talks on topical issues as well as in house speakers from varying departments such as fraud and GDPR. I think the job allows you to gain lots of knowledge and helps to increase communication and confidence as you are always talking to new people. We also have company wide training courses to assist with out professional development within the firm.

I really enjoy the work as it is extremely varied and I get to learn new things all the time. I think my team is extremely friendly and everyone helps each other which gives a really good environment to work in. I also have a very supportive line manager who is always on the end of the phone and we also have catch up lunches every so often to discuss my progress. The programme has exceeded my expectations as it has given me far more opportunities then I could have imagined. I have also had the ability to work with other teams at Mazars up and down the country which has really helped my to build my professional network.

I feel valued at Mazars as I think it is always good when you have regular contact with your manager and they review you reports on a regular basis. We also have contact with the offices managing partner and the director for the team which is good to know vary levels of seniority are interest in your progression. We have internal awards for code of conduct. We also have the opportunity to get involved ina wide variety of activities.

The programme has had some faults in terms of organisations. Now that has all been sorted I know exactly what I need to do. When I was have issues with the course I know who to ask and the issues were resolved. I have a really good line managers, who was also a school leaver so this has also helped me to track my programme.

I have just moved training provider to star my new course therefore have not had any support from them yet except with the sign up process in which there have been really helpful. I was learning with BPP who I found could be disorganised in terms of ensuring resources were readily available and the online resources seemed to have a lot of issues due to IT.

I receive a lot of support from my managers and the more senior members of the team are also interested in my progression. I had a mentor when I started at the firm which was good to have help on the job side of the programme. When I have issues it is always easy to get help and I always know where to go or my questions will be passed on. The general attitude towards supporting me is really good and I am really grateful for this.

My salary package is very competitive and it suitably covers my living costs and social costs. A large amount of my travel is paid for due to the large amount of site around the country. Travel, accommodation and food is paid for in these instances. We also have team social where a budget is allocated to allow everyone to get involved. The salary progression whilst at Mazars is also really good. They also have a bonus scheme.

There are lots of opportunities outside of work for example the BCASS ball which is an event for students accountants in employment across Birmingham. We also have a Christmas party and other social events like the new starters BBQ. We also do lots of charity work for example painting, building gardens, skydives, runs etc. There are also a small number of sports teams. The location of the office is also really god as it is central Birmingham.

Yes

I would recommended Mazars as the firm have a really good culture and everyone is really friendly both across national teams and the office which has lots of different departments. There are lots of opportunities which Mazars can present you with including international secondments. there is also good social aspects and I feel the firm is really good for boosting progression.

I would advice people to research the job and the firm. When you have an interview you should dress smart, be prepared and be the best you. You should also ask questions as this really shows the firm you are interested in the role. during Group activities at the assessment centre make sure you have your say but also let others (be a team player).