Assurance Associate Review

by EY

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.1/10

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

I am involved in the auditing of clients where I am allocated sections of the audit for completion. A usual day will see me interacting and communicating with colleagues and client contacts to resolve issues or to attain data to help me complete my tasks. I have so far worked on various sizes of projects ranging from smaller audits to jobs for large listed clients.

8/10

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

Since joining i have become more knowledgeable of the industry which i work in and the expectations when working for a professional services firm. I have become more confident when communicating with colleagues and clients. Finally im currently studying towards being a chartered accountant which further aids my learning.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

9/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

More time could be given for study commitments as juggling such intense study with a demanding full time job is extremely difficult and stressful.

6/10

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

9/10

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

Decent amount however some of the materials lack consistency and can be misleading

8/10

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

Alot, majority of courses sat will relate to my job in one way or another

10/10

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.)

N/A

6/10

9a. Would you recommend EY to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

N/A

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

- Prepare for interviews/ testing - Ensure that it is what you want to do as the job is very demanding - Give full effort as most other things can be taught