Rating

8.1/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • I am an Audit Associate responsible for the smaller accounts on an audit such as cash, FA and debtors and creditors. I have a number of responsibilities.

    9/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I am training towards the ACA chartered accountant qualification. I have also completed numerous internal training courses which have aided in my progression.

    9/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I enjoy working with the teams that I have been a part of. The work I do is interesting and the culture within EY suits what I am looking for.

    9/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by EY?
  • On the majority of the jobs that I have worked on I have been thanked for performing the work that I have completed. The odd managers don't recognise the work that you have performed.

    7/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • The induction in London was very enjoyable and there is a wide range of support from Kaplan and the ACA team when it comes to exams. There is also mainly good support from the seniors on my teams.

    8/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • There is a wide range of support from Kaplan and the ACA team when it comes to exams. There is also mainly good support from the seniors on my teams. I do enjoy going to college to further my exam qualifications.

    9/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • I can receive a wide range of support should I ever need any assistance. My counsellor is also on hand if I have ay issues that need raising.

    8/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • My salary doesn't allow for me to be able to live near the office however as I am only at the start of the apprentice I am currently still living at home. The expense reimbursement is good.

    5/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • There are a wide range of opportunities outside of work. There are sports teams as well as charity events that aid the EY foundation, both of which I have been involved with.

    9/10

  • 9. Would you recommend EY to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • World-wide recognised firm that I feel I fit in and I am now a part of. The vast majority of people here care about your development and want you to succeed.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to EY?
  • Try your hardest to impress and get the job. Be yourself in the assessment days otherwise you will get caught out when you start working.


Details

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Accounting, Finance

North West

May 2017


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