Senior Audit Review

My role is to help audit a company's financial statements and confirm the balances before they publish their financial statements. On a day to day basis i will be based at a clients site and work test difference accounts such as cash, receivables etc. Then obtain support for these balances from the clients finance team.

I've developed lots of new skills, particularly my excel skills now as since I joined the apprenticeship straight from school I had rarely used excel, now I use it daily. I've also developed skills like communication, by talking to clients and also developing my ability to write professional emails.

I enjoy the programme to the extent that i am learning new things and have the opportunity to meet new clients and see how other companies function. But starting an apprenticeship straight from school makes it difficult to know exactly what job you're signing up to, but so far i am enjoying it.

My programme is very structured, we have scheduled training to help us study and prepare for our exams. The study weeks are spread out to allow us time to self study before further developing our skills. And everyone is always willing to help if i have any questions.

I receive a lot of support from my employer, fellow colleagues are always willing to help whether it be with day to day work queries or when struggling with exam content. I get time off to study for exams and they are booked to help us balance work and study.

Training providers are very supportive, they provide all the learning material, textbooks and question banks to help us study. The lessons are very helpful and informative and they're great at answering questions. Tutors give you their email addresses to help when studying at home if you have any questions and they are usually quick to respond.

My qualification does help me perform better in my role because a lot of the content i learn for exams is directly applicable to my day to day work. And is useful when i have an issue i can refer back to my learning to confirm what the correct accounting treatment is.

Yes, at work we have lots of social activities going on, particular when we have a new intake of graduates and school leavers as it helps them get to know everyone. There a couple of sports teams available to join aswell and plenty of networking events and groups to be party of.

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I would recommend EY to a friend as it is a well known firm, part of the big four, and has taught me lots of new things. The people are great and are always willing to aid your learning so you can develop new skills and start a great career.

Reserch EY and what they stand for as this will help you in the job application phase, and help you understand if its a place you would want to be part of, and also research the different departments/sectors which you could be part of so you apply to a good fit for you.