Senior Audit Assistant Review

by EY

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.6/10

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

My role at EY is within the assurance department. I work on different clients on a daily basis leading teams in completing the financial audit. Responsibilities include managing the audit team, completing work to audit/accounting standard, review junior work and work to tight deadlines.

9/10

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

- Team leadership - Audit and accounting knowledge - ACA qualification

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

There is a great social environment within work and opportunity to work in different teams on a regular basis. I have enjoyed the experience and opportunities I have gained from this programme. The programme has been challenging however I do enjoy my time.

9/10

4. How valued do you feel by EY?

There is regularly recognition from managers within teams, however due to the large nature of the business it is difficult to get recognition on a larger scale.

7/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Well organised

8/10

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

There is support available in all aspects of the programme i.e. in work and in training.

9/10

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

- Managers are always available to provide support on a day to day basis. - We have an allocated counsellor to discuss any issues or career progression

9/10

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

Salary meets the costs of living and travelling in Manchester

8/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

There are regular work social activities and whole company activies throughout the year.

9/10

9. Would you recommend EY to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

The company has a lot of young people who are the working at the same level

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