Associate Review

by EY

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.5/10

1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

I am a audit trainee, which involves me auditing basic low risk accounts for clients such as prepayments, cash etc. I have meetings internally with my team, as well as the client.

8/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

I have learnt many new skills. The biggest one is my excel skills which have greatly improved

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Audit can be slow and boring, but if you are interested in the industry your client is in, it can be insightful and fun.

8/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Very well organised, coaches and mentors provided specific to your programme

9/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

Lots of support and many contacts to reach out to

9/10

6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

Good support, they help outside booked hours by email as well if I have any queries

8/10

7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

The qualification is very useful to my role, helps me understand accounting better.

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.)

Many, sports teams, networking, socials any multi faith activities and celebrations as well

8/10

9a. Would you recommend EY to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Very good work culture, safe environment, despite workload, team members are kind

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to EY?

Research the sector you are applying to beforehand, and understand it at a basic level in order to know that you are applying to something you want to do.