Corporate assistant Review

My role is to assist in the planning, testing and completion of audits for Asset Management companies. I interact in person, via calls and emails with both clients, the audit team, and our wider company to ensure a smooth and efficient audit.

I have developed a range of existing skills such as problem solving, communication and proactivity. In addition, I have learnt new skills of maintaining professional scepticism and ethics within my role.

In some instances the apprenticeship can be showcasing the skills I have and have learnt. Sometimes it can feel a bit repetitive in discussing what I have done, alongside doing this with my company in appraisal meetings.

The programme has been structured to gain the understanding of what is required in the first nine months, to go on to demonstrating these skills and behaviours from this point onwards. After completing a level 4 apprenticeship, this does feel like a long time.

My employer allows time to attend apprenticeship webinars and time off to focus on skills and behaviours submissions.

Courses, recaps and revision courses are provided, alongside further practice questions and guidance. This can be tricky to get through all content provided alongside working as well, particularly when having to travel to the centres.

The qualification helps understand the detail behind audits we complete alongside demonstrating the skills and behaviours required in the workplace.

There are many social activities to get involved in at a department, office or firm level. This can include things such as BBQs, sports activities and professional networking meetings and catch ups.

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The work environment is flexible, friendly but professional. The people make it a good place to work.

Start with an open mind to absorb information and prioritise those things that matter to you the most, maintaining an honest approach with your development in mind.