Corporate Assistant Review

by Forvis Mazars

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.1/10

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

Preparing audit documentation, completing testing on different financial statement areas, liaising with team members and studying for exams during exam season.

10/10

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

I have developed an understanding of audit itself as well as gaining technical knowledge specific to the industry I work in. I have also developed soft skills, such as communication and time management.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Thoroughly enjoying my programme, I feel supported by my employer with many opportunities to develop both professionally and personally.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Very structured, the programme has clear stages which are communicated clearly and promptly. It also has a clear career development pathway, which makes me feel encouraged and motivated to do well.

10/10

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

Mazars is a very supportive employer, there are always people available to talk to and reach out to for any questions.

10/10

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

5/10

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

8/10

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.)

The social activities and networking events are excellent.

10/10

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

Yes

9b. Why?

Mazars has a supportive and friendly internal culture where everyone aims to do their best, deliver good quality work and all the colleagues are very approachable, even more senior members of the team have a gentle and kind approach to new joiners and more junior members of the team.

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

Be yourself and do reach out to others for anything, develop your relationships with your colleagues and you will do really well!