Associate Review

by EY

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.6/10

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

I audit several different companies at different times depending on their Year End. This involves, learning on the job and speaking to several clients. Yesterday for example I was at a client site in Bank station, I had a meeting at 9 - 10 about expenses before being taught by my senior how to accurately document the explanation given.

10/10

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

Yes, before I walked in to EY I couldn't even define accountancy. Now not only do I know what it means, I can now aid an audit from start to finish. EY has given me confidence and knowledge that I will take away and use for many years in the future.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

At the start, the programme was a little was a little scary as the majority of people are older and more knowledgeable than me. However, I have been facilitated extremely well and I am happy to say that I feel like I am part of a team and that makes me happy.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

EY is very well organised. I have a calendar that accurately maps what I do on a daily basis and I learn from different experiences and clients on a weekly / daily basis. I think in order to improve, a little bit of prior warning as to what busy season is would help!

9/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

I have received a lot of support in terms of education, pensions and confidence. I have been taught how to do a very useful skill and job. This enables me to push myself into a field that I normally wouldn't venture in. There's no place I'd rather be

10/10

6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

The quantity of questions is a little excessive by this point. Anyway, I have received a lot of support in terms of education from Kaplan and from EY. It has taught me a lot about accountancy and finance and this is very useful to have in the future. More questions?

10/10

7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

I have adapted, overcame and evolved through EY. They have supported me throught out the whole process. EY has given me confidence and knowledge that I will take away and use for many years in the future. I have been facilitated extremely well and I am happy to say that I feel like I am part of a team and that makes me happy.

10/10

8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

The social life is alright. There are quite a lot of drinking events. However, I would like more sports teams especially an EY football team. I shall explore this if and when I am qualified. For I am very busy at the moment. It is something that they can improve in

8/10

9a. Would you recommend EY to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

How can you answer a one word question with 50 words! EY is good to work for as they pay fairly well, it is a good team building job with a lot of learning. EY has given me confidence and knowledge that I will take away and use for many years in the future.

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

Good luck. It is very hard to get in. However, if you are right for EY, EY is the right accountancy firm to go to. Be confident and clear with the ability to question and learn when necessary. Always look smart as this makes you feel smart and smile! a lot