Audit Associate Review

I work within the government and public sector of audit where we audit the accounts of local governments, NHS etc. On a day to day basis i am assigned to a specific engagement where i will undertake testing and discuss with the client different areas of their accounts which we are auditing

I have learnt a variety of new skills within audit. I had no experience in this job prior to joining but alongside audit skills i have additionally been able to develop skills such as through excel and additionally presenting, team work, problem solving and communication. These all have built towards improving my confidence.

i enjoy my programme quite a lot. The job itself i find really interesting and enables me to experience different types of accounts and clients. There are also many opportunities to get involved with whether directly in my team or through the apprenticeship itself. I like how we go on block release for college allowing us to focus specifically on one exam

The programme is well structured and organised. We have resourcing timetables which show us in advance what we are booked to the upcoming week as well as showing when we are due to have college for studies. We each have apprenticeship coaches who are there to support us on the apprenticeship

I receive a lot of support from my employer. My managers and seniors are always keen and willing to help when i need it and will always provide guidance with the apprenticeship. This is similar with the professional qualifications and apprenticeship team who additionally support us for matters that arent as job specific. I have a medical condition and the firm has worked with me to accommodate my needs

Kaplan provide a wide range of support by having the contact a tutor service available throughout the day as well as providing extra content and tutor videos for topics on exams. Unfortunately i started my qualifications in covid which meant all learning i have done online and i feel that this has meant we have had less support than if these lessons were in person however now they are going back to classroom teaching meaning the support is increasing

The qualification enables me to understand why we have to do the areas of work on accounts. It also enables me to experience different areas of accounting which make understanding certain documents a lot easier. The main way in which it helps to perform better is by it teaching us the different laws and regulations in which must be followed and gives examples of where these could appear

There are a variety of activities to get involved in. We have 'networks' which act as societies that you can join if it relates to your interests which allow you to meet like-minded individuals who have similar interests to you. There are a vast amount of volunteering experiences as well as opportunities to get involved with giving talks to the firm, schools and other networking events

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I would recommend EY to a friend as i feel in the job i have had a very positive experience. I have experienced vast amounts of support to make working with a disability easier. everyone is very inclusive and there are so many opportunities to take part in during work

make the most of the assessment days and interviews and take advantage to ask questions. They are intense days but using the opportunities to learn and network will be beneficial whether you end up getting an offer or not. EY arent looking for the smartest people so show your personality