Assistant Associate Review

by Deloitte

Rating

8.3/10

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

Job Title: Auditor Daily task: Daily tasks vary hugely depending on 2 main factors: the sector you're based in and what sort of things you'd like to test. Interactions: The exposure you receive is really good from the first day you will see directors and partners, then out on client site you will meet a whole range of staff from CFO's and FD's to warehouse operators.

9/10

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

Best skill learnt: Data Analysis; this is pivotal to the role and you learn lots about how different companies run and how this feeds into figures that end up in the statutory accounts.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

The programme is really good because in the top 4 firms you will almost always join with a 'year group' which is a bit similar to school but you are surrounded by people your own age and work with these people all the time so build really good friendships.

10/10

4. How valued do you feel by Deloitte?

As Deloitte is such a large firm you will struggle to gain exposure to everyone as would be expected but, those around you who you report to ad work with genuinely want you to do the best you can and are massively supportive

7/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The programme has a really good structure and everyone knows where the stand and managers will almost always let you leave at a reasonable time so that you can get home and study for exams.

8/10

6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

BPP provide the the programme and give every individual an appraiser and college teachers always want everyone to pass.

8/10

6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

There are two people assigned to instantly support you in your role at Deloitte and to help you in exams, this is your 'buddy' who will be a second year and then you will get an appraiser who is a manager, both these people will support you whenever you need help.

8/10

7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?

The salary is very competitive and was almost £3k higher than that offered by a rival firm, in audit there is a lot of travel and away jobs, so staying in hotels is not uncommon, however whenever away and travelling all costs are covered.

10/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

There is lots of socials on one every 2-3 weeks, and Deloitte have a volunteering programme were by the company will pay you for your time but you can help out at a a school or local project.

6/10

9. Would you recommend Deloitte to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

The experience and amount of opportunities which Deloitte and the ACA open the door to are staggering, you find that you also build an incredibly strong network and relationship within Deloitte and clients

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

There are a few steps to the application process, and there are a lot of exams/tests, these shouldn't put you off as they are incredibly useful in the long run, at the time they seem strange however once you start the job they are very good. One of the most important things is to not be nervous when at the assessment days and to be yourself.