Rating

7.8/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • I am an audit assistant and my job is to produce audit working papers, project manage and direct a team

    8/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • Communication, team working, problem solving skill and project management skills

    8/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I have enjoyed working in a dynamic working environment and learning new skills such as project management. However, as I progressed the working hours are much longer and it can be hard to manage my time between finishing work responsibilities and studying

    7/10

  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • Very well organised, Mazars work hard to ensure the pathway for exams and studying is available many months in advance

    9/10

  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • The support provided is based on if you ask for it. If you communicate your concerns or issues the firm is extremely helpful and supportive but is very much on you to reach out and tell the employer you are struggling

    7/10

  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
  • Alot of support, BPP provide alot of helpful areas like the support forums and email assistance

    7/10

  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
  • I feel my qualification is very applicable to my role as the information I apply on a day to day basis has derived from the studies I have undertaken

    10/10

  • 8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
  • There are monthly social events ran by the audit department and quarterly socials with the whole office (all the service lines) there are some small social clubs for football but not much else

    6/10

  • 9a. Would you recommend Forvis Mazars to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • I feel the atmosphere created in the office is really good for a first time worker or an experienced employee and allows an individual to feel they are welcome and at home


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Forvis Mazars?
  • Be yourself and know the role you are working towards as well as the Mazars key values


Details

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Accounting

Birmingham

May 2023


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