Audit Assistant Review

I am currently employed by RSM as an Audit Assistant. As an Audit Assistant, I go out to a variety of clients in several sectors around the country. Usually as a team, we go to ensure that the client's financial statements represent a true a fair view of the business - as without this precaution stakeholders could misinterpret the health of a business and therefore may make poor decisions based on this assumption. With several tests, controls and a risk based approach we try our best to eradicate this scenario.

Several skills - much more knowledgeable on financial statements and interacting with clients. Several training courses both internal (in my office) and external (down in Windsor). Very good experience - steep learning curve but manageable.

The work is challenging which is good because you gain a sense of fruition once an audit is finished. The team is always there to help and you can ask anyone for guidance when you are unsure. Its been a positive experience as you are surrounded by people who want you to achieve brilliant things.

I feel like a part of the team - as you start work you get thrown in to interacting with clients etc and are on a level playing field with everyone else. Everyone has a job to complete so everyone is dependant on everyone else so you do feel like an integral part of RSM and therefore do feel valued.

The programme is well organised and structured as it leaves spaces in between your exams so you can focus on work and finishing off clients. This is helpful as it means that you can have a break from the intensity of revision and study and get on with your job. There is always support as you get given a line Manager who shall meet with you to make sure you are settling in and having a good time .

They are always an email away - during exam season I'd say atleast twice a week. You get regular emails from them informing you about certain study weeks and days which can help you understand certain topics and feel more confident in the exam. There are loads of online information provided to us with past papers and interactive questions and videos to help us learn.

Everyday. I ask questions and send emails and always get an informative response - this helps me feel more confident in my work place. I have a line manager who helps me with settling in and I have regular meetings with her on how I'm enjoying myself and feedback reviews - as well as getting assigned a buddy who is of similar age - which is helpful as she can relate to you as she's been in your position.

As work is close by I only need to get a bus up - and as I'm 18 i live at home so my costs are reasonably small - you will need to have some surplus cash about especially when youre going training and need to buy train tickets to london all the time but that soon finishes and your salary will cover most things.

Yes, several opportunities. You always get invited to dinners and staff socials. There are other opportunities such as DofE Gold, going to watch or play the football, watching the darts league, PayDay Club. All of these opportunities builds friendships and makes you feel better as a team as the memories you shared bring you closer.

Yes

Good inclusive culture - people want you to feel welcome, you'll never sit more than 20 minutes without someone asking if you'd like a drink. Office - all the offices are lovely and spacious, enjoy your own desk and free food in the kitchen - desks are close to eachother to promote people speaking to one another. Pay - very competitive for an apprenticeship and in the sector.

Stay calm - do practice questions - think about core values and mention how you relate to them in the interview. Make sure you mention things you've doen in your CV and interview that relate to the job you are applying for. Otherwise people may see it as rambling. Be confident yet dont boast.