Trainee chartered accountant Review

by Evelyn Partners

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

6/10

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

Auditing financial statements.

6/10

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

Yes - Developed skills in line with testing financial statements.

6/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy it. It is quite lengthy though

6/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

It's quite organised in terms of exams/study leave etc.

6/10

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

Supportive - However the time period between sitting exams/study leave could be better/ more structured to increase our chances of first time passes.

5/10

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

We have access to materials, questions etc and a coach which is good.

7/10

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

Only helped me a little bit. I thought it would benefit me a lot more than it has if I'm being honest. You need to do the work in order to be good at it. The theory has rarely helped. Only when understanding concepts it helps

4/10

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 social events.

8/10

9a. Would you recommend Evelyn Partners to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

For a person trying to get a professional qualification with on the job experience it's good. There is flexible working hours which is good. Although, it seems like you are expected to know prior knowledge in order to excel.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Evelyn Partners?

Research about Evelyn. Look at contemporary issues Reach out to alumni or people working. Stand out