Audit Assistant Review

by Crowe UK

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9/10

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

Day to day can vary depending on the period. During exam periods, I will be balancing both work and studies. Outside of exams, my day will consist of having team meetings, arranging calls with clients to discuss any queries I have with audit work, working closely with seniors and managers, and assisting junior members of the audit

8/10

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

My excel skills have developed a lot. I use many formulas, some which I used before, to assist with analysing client's data. My communication skills have vastly improved. Before working at Crowe, I wasn't confident speaking to new people. However, by communicating with people in the office and clients, I have been able to improve in this.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

The work itself is not difficult. However, clients can sometimes be slow which leads to you having to balance multiple jobs. The hardest part about the programme is the exams. There is quite a bit of admin which is a government requirement that can be a bit of a burden but nothing too drastic

8/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The programme is very well structured. All 15 of our exams dates are set out from the beginning. We also attend 6 internal training courses which are spread out across the trainee programme and are completed as you become more experienced and senior.

10/10

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

9/10

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

Kaplan exam preparation days are so helpful. The Kaplan tutors respond to questions at the end of the day and via email. Kaplan also has online tutors which we can ask questions and get an answer usually on the same day.

9/10

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

Studying for the ACA helps with your understanding of how a client has prepared their financial statements. Learning simple concepts such as double entry helps a lot in audit work as we are able to quickly deduce whether a transaction has been correctly recorded.

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.)

10/10

9a. Would you recommend Crowe UK to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Crowe is a great place to work. As trainees, we get the opportunity to work on a wide array of clients (Corporate, not-for-profit, pensions). Crowe audits some of the biggest charities. The training programme is very organised.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Crowe UK?

Reach out to Crowe employees on LinkedIn and ask questions - everyone is very friendly Research about the ACA qualification and the role of an auditor