Associate Review

My role as an Auditor at Ernst & Young LLP, requires me to firstly travel to the client site (or to the office if we work remotely). From here I meet with my team, from which we establish what needs to be accomplished in the day. My main tasks include the core auditing of accounts within a companies financial statements. For example, checking whether the accounting procedures that are carried out by our client, meet International and UK Accounting standards. I also meet with the client regularly on a single and team level in order to discuss matters.

I have mainly developed my confidence to a large extend. With a supportive team behind me I have been able to communicate effectively and been able to deal with those that are on all levels of the clients hierarchy. I have also developed my organisational skills as I have had to work within teams and hand off work to those above me, which requires clear documentation.

I truly believe that Ernst & Young have created an environment from which any school leaver and enjoy their experience. They fully challenge and create opportunities for school leavers/apprentices and support them to a large degree. I have enjoyed the programme thoroughly and believe that this approach should be an industry standard.

It is very well organised and structured. It has a dedicated support team that are there to support at all times. This is on both a personal, business and academic level. It is clear from where I will take my exams, be assigned to jobs and receive development opportunities. Again, the methods employed by EY should be industry standard. - Especially their online portal that lays out the future of the programme for each individual.

I receive a very large amount of support from my employer in all aspects of the programme. On an academic level, EY support students thoroughly with a dedicated exams team and apprenticeship team that are super responsive. On a personal level, EY assign both a buddy and counsellor that are there to help with personal issues. EY also has a very open and clear environment in which support and always be expected from.

I receive a very large amount of support from my employer in all aspects of the programme. On an academic level, EY support students thoroughly with a dedicated exams team and apprenticeship team that are super responsive. They organise college time and give as much support as necessary for each student

The qualification is essential to my role. Every degree of the qualification (ACA) ties in directly with daily tasks of being an auditor/accountant. Without the ACA, I would not be able to perform the daily tasks that I do. Therefore, it is essential to the programme that this is carried forward.

I am heavily involved in recruitment activities that are carried out by the firm, opportunities that are offered to a wide range of people. I have been involved from the marketing of the scheme, to the real life recruitment process for future employees, to the final offer holder event. I am also involved with the EY Foundation as a mentor to young people.

Yes

EY offers a hugely supportive environment from which a school leaver can achieve the same as anyone with a Graduate/University qualification. EY offers a world class qualification as well as a challenging and unique path into the world of professional services. The support also offered by EY is second to none, and I truly believe it should be industry standard.

Be prepared to come out of your confident zone, but be confident in doing this by playing to your strength (Which everyone certainly has!). As much as you can prepare for the recruitment process, be prepared to be flexible in your approach on the day and get to know everyone (Other candidates especially).