Trainee Associate Review

My job title is Trainee Associate and I'm a first year school leaver in Assurance - Energy. More specifically, this means I work on the planning and execution of Financial Statement audits for energy companies like BP and Shell. I also study the ACA by the ICAEW.

I've learnt a great deal of technical knowledge around audit and developed my team working, communication and organisation skills.

I definitely enjoy my programme and would recommend it for anyone serious about a career in accounting/auditing.

The feedback system at EY is quite in depth so you get feedback from the seniors you work with after every engagement. They highlight areas you do well in so you do feel valued. You also get awarded impact awards which are worth £50.

Very well organised. We have retain which shows us where our time is booked for the future. Training, college time and exams are all scheduled in advance so we can see when they are.

Enough. Tutors at Kaplan are good so we get enough support for the modules.

A fair bit. We have counsellors who are specifically there for us to provide advice and guidance on whatever we need.

Very well.

Yup, we have an EY Foundation charity that we can volunteer in. And there are a bunch of social networks you can join who run their own events.

Yes

It's a well paid opportunity with good career prospects.

Make sure you actually don't want to go university because EY school leavers is a far cry from uni, its serious work where you'll be expected to be hard working and committed. Be confident in your application process, show you're a leader.