Audit Senior Review

by Forvis Mazars

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7.9/10

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

Auditing public and social sector clients, i.e. confirming that the disclosures in the draft financial statements are correct by analytical review and test of detail.

9/10

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

Yes, I had no accounting knowledge before I started this journey.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Very much, I like the company & my colleagues and find the work challenging and engaging.

9/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

From the ICAEW and BPP end, very organised and well structured. From the Mazars end, very poor in terms of apprenticeship-focused training, i.e. the early careers team don't seem to have a clue what they are doing (though they may just be majorly understaffed)

7/10

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

As above, apprenticeship-wise not great, I do get a decent amount of time off to study. From a client work perspective, excellent.

7/10

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

Enough, I am quite an independent learner so only really require time to study, not much else.

7/10

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

Very well. I apply theory and practical skills I've learned during the course constantly in my day to day client work.

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.)

No, I am not a very social person. I do attend team socials that occur monthly and additionally on an ad hoc basis.

5/10

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

Yes

9b. Why?

They are great to work for, there is a real culture of high standards and meritocracy. My colleagues in the team are all very nice and I don't find I work poorly with anyone. They are flexible with working hours and allow me to work from home 2/3 days per week which I love.

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

Go for it!