Corporate Assistant Review

I work in audit which entails reviewing our client's financial statements to ensure they are free from error. On a day to day basis, I liaise frequently with clients to request evidence such as invoices, payslips etc to support the figures disclosed in the financial statements and perform testing.

Yes - on the most basic level I have developed my IT skills - in particularly excel. I have learnt a lot of techniques. Plus, I have found that my confidence has increased as a result of communicating frequently with clients. On top of that I take exams alongside my work which has also increased my skillset and understanding of my industry.

I really enjoy my programme. I work with a great team and am fortunate to have supportive, knowledgeable managers. I enjoy the variety of areas of work I am exposed to and I enjoy the client communication side of my job. I would definitely say I find my programme enjoyable.

I would say it is very well structured. I have attended an array of training courses, both locally and residentially, in the year since i've been here. I am also allocated a pathway which makes clear the timeline for which I am to sit my exams so I know whats coming up next.

I receive lots of support. My managers are very supportive and knowledgeable and always free for a chat to discuss anything from work related queries to exam related matters. In the office we have also set up a junior forum whereby all the trainees regularly get together to voice their issues.

My training provider is very supportive. I benefit from being able to attend taught classes as well as revision classes in the run up to the exam, which are invaluable. I also benefit from online textbooks, paper copies of the notes and online question banks so I can do question practice.

I can definitely see a link between the work I do in my qualification and in my daily job. For example, one of my exams entailed creating a set of financial statements from scratch using some given information, which is very related to my job. I have also sat exams on audit risks and procedures which is very applicable to my job.

Yes - the trainees and newly qualified staff members frequently have social events outside of work. We also have periodic whole team events where everybody gets together to discuss relevant work related matters and voice any concerns. On top of this, we have events prior to new starters joining so they can meet everybody.

Yes

I would recommend Mazars as the staff are really friendly and supportive - when you first join you are always able to ask questions even if you feel like its a silly question. I think the culture is also very good and there is a good work life balance within the company.

I would say to research the company, the industry and the challenged the industry faces. In my experience the interviewers are all really friendly so dont get too worked up - just relax, be yourself, know your stuff and have fun. The application process moves quite quickly - in my experience I wasnt left hanging for weeks and weeks waiting for a verdict.