Audit apprentice Review

I am in national markets audit so on day to day basis I speak to clients, request information, work through the information that they have provided, a lot of excel use, speak to the team, etc.

My confidence and communication skills have defiantly improved as well as accounting knowledge

I enjoy the responsibilities given at work but also the social side of the accounting

The programme has been very clear from the start, whilst the layout of exams is lightly odd (e.g. 3 exams in one year and 6 exams in another) plenty of help is received which makes it work

We receive 1-3 study leave days per exam which is nice but could provide more, unpaid leave is available to take if struggling with the exams and the timescales

The training provider has not been the best so far, it took forever and lots of chasing for them to mark the reflective statements, they forgot to inform the company of my exam passing, but the tutors are good

Although taking the exams plays a part in learning the accounting rules and the 'how to' s, I think I have learnt the most from actually working

There is a netball and football teams as well as CSR which plan the events for charities

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It is a good company with some benefits (not many as an apprentice but more benefits once qualified), it's good pay and clear progression

Research other companies too and compare the benefits so that you're not shocked when joining, ask lots of questions