Digital degree Apprentice Review

In my first year I spent 6 months working on audits in teams, performing generic procedure on client's data. In March 2021, I moved into the data analytics team and loaded tools for audit teams. Now i look at companies' processes using journal entries. This is a new team.

I have learnt lots of new terminology for accounting. Such as critical paths of transactions, debits/credits and Balance sheet and income statement. I have developed an existing skill of working as a team and further challenged that by having to work virtually. I have developed my comminication skills further.

I have enjoyed meeting loads of new people every day. I like that I have been specialized in a specific area that is relatively unknown at EY. This means that I can help people when they are unsure and expand my network even further. Joining EY was the best decision.

At first it was a bit unclear, however a new person took over the programme and has clearly set out the structure. Each year will test different skills and work in a variety of departments. The feedback helps make the program better, and it has improved in the last year.

I received my 20% of the Job time around my modules, so that I have time to create my assessments and look over work from the lessons. We also get time off for lessons. If I am stuck with my work, there are plenty of people to ask for help.

BPP have draft submission dates for assessments. Here, you can submit some draft writing and get feedback so you can go in the right direction. The Hub has lots of resources, with handbooks for each lesson, activities and challenges to push further. I also really like the assessment guidance booklets.

Whilst my job role does not directly link to the degree. The skills that I learn and develop through the degree do help me in my job. My time management, professional development and critical thinking helps me to come up with new ideas and be more organised in my role.

I am a member of the EY Women's network. There are regular teams meetings, where inspirational women talk about different challenges. I also joined the North West people team. We plan social events and charity events in my office to raise money for charity and help people interact together.

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EY is a very good company to work for. They support their employees and there are never ending opportunities. You can work abroad, in different locations, with endless clients, in different service lines. No two days are the same and you constantly learn something new. There are so many opportunities.

Know why you want to work at EY. Know your motivations, skills, weaknesses and challenges. Research the different areas at EY and find the right fit for you. There is a quiz on the website that helps direct you into a service line that is best suited to your desires.