Financial Services Audit Assistant Review

by Forvis Mazars

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7.1/10

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

Audit assistant work - technical audit procedures and some high-level planning,

7/10

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

Business communication, technical accounting knowledge.

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

It is an enjoyable programme the majority of the time, though busy season can become draining,

8/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

This is an area for improvement.

4/10

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

I receive a fair amount of study and apprenticeship support

7/10

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

A good deal of support is provided by my training provider

9/10

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

My accounting qualification provides significant support for my role, the L7 apprenticeship somewhat less so.

5/10

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.)

I am part of the social committee responsible for organising social events such as quarterly team days

9/10

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

Yes

9b. Why?

A more relaxed working atmosphere is much more conducive to a proper work-life balance, which is what Mazars has to offer.

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

Read up about audit and some of the technical terms used in the industry. They don't expect you to be an expert but having done some research shows an interest.