Asscoiate Review

by EY

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

6.9/10

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

Associate Planning, Executing & Conclusion of audit Internal interactions with audit team, including a range of levels External daily interaction with clients Responsible to perform audit task, communicate with clients, hold meetings.

7/10

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

Qualifications: Certificate in ACA, ICAEW. Starting professional levels now. Have many internal training courses. Professional skills developed such as communication

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Work can be interesting, but sometimes repetitive and highly time pressured Changing teams all the time, meet many new people Friendly culture Didn't expect as much travel or hours but I enjoy the variety

7/10

4. How valued do you feel by EY?

Not very personal value from teams as constantly changing teams Enjoy occasional team events which are held to reward team members

6/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Good support for training on the job Good time out for college Don't pay for exams which is nice Good counsellor system to raise any issues

8/10

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

Tutors are good, enjoy the courses Online and offline materials to study from Contactable during days off college via email

8/10

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

Good counsellor who gives advice when needed HR team does listen to and try to accommodate any questions There is support but due to rapid changes of team this is not necessarily found from day to day colleagues

6/10

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

Salary is good for age group, however when considered against graduate joiners who are in lower levels than school leavers the pay difference is too extreme I believe. It is good how exams and study time is provided for by the company saving a large expense

8/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

There are company events such as team events and fun events. There are often social drink events. There are not many clubs for women. For example there is football for males only but no corresponding club for women.

3/10

9. Would you recommend EY to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Good reputation and good training packages. Globally recognised qualification. Don't have to pay for training or exams. Good structured course. Good culture, for example they allow retakes with exams.

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

Learn about the company and the strategy before interviews. Visit the office you want to apply to. Try to find a contact within EY to offer support and guidance. Practice online tests