Internal Audit Apprentice Review

by M&G

Rating

6.6/10

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

An internal auditor is responsible for evaluating and assessing an organization's financial records, operational processes, and internal controls to ensure compliance, identify risks, and improve efficiency. We provide independent and objective assessments to help management make informed decisions and mitigate potential risks. Day-to-day this involves working with an audit team to complete the different stages of audit (planning, fieldwork, reporting) on different business areas.

8/10

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

Improved communication, technical skills and knowledge of financial services.

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Fairly enjoyable, there is a good working culture at M&G and the flexible working approach is nice.

7/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Not great, the training provider (BPP) aren't very organised and their communication isn't great.

5/10

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

A good amount of support provided by employer. My line manager is very helpful and supportive in my day-to-day duties and with my training.

9/10

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

Support is there but communication isn't great and sometimes takes a while to hear back on queries and questions.

6/10

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

Not very well. The work forces me to recap on, and evidence, the work I do in my day job so I am rarely learning anything additional or new.

3/10

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.)

Yes, my team is often arranging social activities outside of work.

7/10

9a. Would you recommend M&G to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Great working culture, colleagues are very supportive. Early careers team are very helpful and involved. Flexible working hours and location is useful and provides good work / life balance.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to M&G?

Learn about the company, the purpose and the history. Show enthusiasm