Audit Assistant Manager Review

by Forvis Mazars

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7.8/10

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

Liaising with the client and internally to audit banks and financial institutions. Coaching juniors, performing audit testing

8/10

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

Yes - technically, learned accounting and audit knowledge. Soft skill-wise, learned communication, time management, emotional intelligence, patience and resilience

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Strongly enjoy - lots of opportunities for learning and to work with intelligent and diverse people

9/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Quite well structured - however due to the size of student cohorts, Early Careers team can sometimes be disorganised at time

6/10

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

Support received although sometimes it feels like not enough study leave is provided

6/10

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

Lots of support provided - knowledgeable in what they do

7/10

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

Gives me the technical skills needed to improve performance in my role

9/10

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 - regular socials, sports teams, networking events, staff networks etc

8/10

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

Yes

9b. Why?

Lots of learning, growth and networking opportunities and a friendly culture

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

Network to gain insider information about what it's like working at Mazars, and really try to understand Mazars' current market position/business strategy