Assurance Associate Review

To help in the audit of my client's financial statements. This involves communicating with the client and completing mostly administrative tasks in a number of areas.

I have improved my flexibility, time management and technical skills; I have become much more effective at using Microsoft Excel.

To a reasonable extent. Because of the circumstances, I've not experienced much human interaction or social activity with my colleagues. I have enjoyed learning new skills.

The program is well organised. I have a helpful apprenticeship coach should I be confused about anything and the structure of the course has been made explicit and has been well explained.

A reasonable amount. I feel fairly confident that if I were to reach out to a senior member of staff I would receive a good level of support.

A good amount. The tutors are very helpful and do a great job of making online lessons as interactive and engaging as they can be. They make it clear that they will be available should a student need them.

Quite well. After my accounting course I understood much more about financial statements and cash flows which I could apply somewhat.

Other than team events, not that I am aware of. It's difficult to set up events in these conditions but I would imagine after lockdown there will be more opportunities.

Yes

Friendly employees who make sure you settle in well. You pick up quite a lot of experience and knowledge quickly.

Arrive at the assessment day with a positive mindset and be yourself. Be friendly to those around you and try and enjoy the day. The partner interviews are quite relaxed and are more discussion based, as opposed to an interrogation. Just be prepared and show that you're motivated.