Assistant Associate Review

by Deloitte

Rating

7.3/10

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

Audit Advisory advises organisations on how to effectively mitigate risk and make informed and intelligent risk decisions to maximise opportunities. This includes helping our clients prevent and manage risk-related issues regarding financial and non-financial business processes, technology and operations. Where appropriate, our advisory services extend to the design and implementation of revised control frameworks including the technology solutions. As a BrightStart (school leavers programme) I study for the ACA over a five year period alongside my day-to-day job.

9/10

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

- As above - I am studying towards the ACA degree. - Soft skills on how to work with different types of people. - How to effectively manage your time. - Dealing with client-facing work.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Extremely enjoying my time so far. The amount of experience, exposure and responsibility I have been given in the short period of time I have been at Deloitte. The periods when you are revising for exams alongside your job are intense, but you come into the programme knowing this.

9/10

4. How valued do you feel by Deloitte?

Absolutely - I feel I have been given a large amount of responsibility already, with the correct and appropriate support there for me to develop.

9/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The induction and training were extremely well organised - the only part of the programme I would say needed to be more organised would be the performance management aspect of your career and what the expectations of BrightStart's are.

7/10

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

Kaplan have been brilliant whenever I have asked for help - the tutors are willing to give up a large amount of their own time.

8/10

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

Again there is a large amount of support through a number of formal and informal channels e.g. buddies, appraisers, peer groups. All senior grades are always approachable.

5/10

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

Yes - the travel costs, as for everyone, are extortionate. It would be a massive push if I was also renting accommodation within London.

5/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

Yes - there are a vast amount of social and extra curricular activities to get involved in.

5/10

9. Would you recommend Deloitte to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

It's a great chance to have a large amount of experience, responsibility and exposure for someone at such a young age. If you work hard and do well, the support will be there for you to flourish.

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

Be prepared to work hard, be yourself in interviews - don't try and be someone you think they are looking for. Always push yourself at work.