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:

Senior Associate in Financial Services audit. This involves performing external audits on financial services companies, in particular insurance companies.

7/10

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

Yes, main skills learned have been: financial analysis, use of software such as Excel, accounting standards, organisational structure and strategy, and more.

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy it.

7/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

It is very structured but can be a bit disorganised sometimes.

6/10

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

A lot, we get a good amount of study leave for exams.

9/10

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

A lot, management are understanding and supportive and we get a lot of time off for exams.

9/10

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

It helps a lot.

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.)

Yes, there are lots of sports teams and other committees, and the social aspect of work is great.

9/10

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

Yes

9b. Why?

Work with great people

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

Be yourself and focus on building genuine relationships, not just trying to impress the interviewers.