Associate Review

by EY

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.4/10

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

I work in financial services assurance. My job involves travelling, speaking to clients, and testing client processes.

9/10

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

Accounting, finance, banking, audit, programming, data science, leadership.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Hard work, but can often be enjoyable.

7/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Well structured with thought out internal trainings, in addition to regular ICAS (college) blocks and exams.

9/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

EY arrange and pay for all qualifications and provide time off as needed.

8/10

6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

EY arrange and pay for all qualifications and provide time off as needed.

8/10

7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

ICAS training is directly relevant to audit and accounting, particularly in financial services.

9/10

8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

There are very frequent socials (2x per month on average). There are also lot's of social events which happen outwith work, such as 5-a-side football / drinks.

8/10

9a. Would you recommend EY to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

It is probably one of the best programs you can do if you're looking to fast-track from school into a career in finance. When I leave at the age of 23 I will have better qualifications / experience than most uni grads will have by the time they're 30.

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

N/A