Audit Associate Review

by EY

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

10/10

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

10/10

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

Definitely enhanced Excel skills

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

10/10

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

We have a buddy from the year above, a counselor as well as an apprentice coach. There is a great supportive culture within the firm.

10/10

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

Kaplan tutors are very helpful, they take the time to answer your questions while still getting through the content. Useful homeworks, consolidation tests as well as mock exams - there's a lot of resources provided that are great as well

10/10

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

It definitely helps your understanding of your day to day tasks, you can start to see where certain things come from and why you have to do things - everything makes more sense

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.)

I have joined a couple different networks since starting; there are loads and loads of different networks you can join - there's something for everyone!

10/10

9a. Would you recommend EY to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Supportive, inclusive culture. Great people who are all very helpful. Wide range of clients that you can work on.

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

Research as much as possible before interviews. Try to expand your network and connections as far as possible.