Audit Assistant Review

by Mazars LLP

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.4/10

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

My day to day role in Mazars is audit. I do sections such as transaction testing which includes vouching samples back to bank statements and invoices. I also test balance sheet areas by ensuring numbers are complete, items exist and the value of items. Other things include planning and completing jobs.

10/10

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

Some of the skills I have learnt is how to talk to clients professionally face to face and over email. Another skill I have learnt is how to use excel. Before I started I could only use basic functions, but now I know how to use pivot tables and vlookups

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy my programme very much as I am gaining on the job experience whilst gaining a qualification equivalent to a masters without having to go through uni. The people who I work with are friendly and help me to gain the experience I need. I also have a good work-life balance

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

My programme is very well structured as I know when I am sitting my exams. For example I had a year to complete my first 6 exams, and then after this I am sitting my first three professional levels in June 2019, then the last three in December 2019. I will complete my advance level in 2020

10/10

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

I receive a lot of support from my employer as I am given set time to study for my exams and if I am struggling I know I can go to my employer and they will put other measures in place to help me pass my exam such as seeing a tutor

10/10

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

I believe I don't receive as much support as I would want. For example I emailed the support team to ask for advice on a question and I was told to speak to my tutor, however as I study from home, I do not have a tutor. I was not told who to contact

5/10

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

I believe that the skills that I have learnt through our exams are relevant to our job and can help to know how to treat certain items. It is also helpful as when clients ask you a question, I can refer back to my knowledge I have learnt from studying

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.)

Yes there are social activities such as quarterly meetings with an organised social event after. When the new starters join every month we have a organised event to get to know them. For example last year we had a bbq and drinks. There is also networking events available such as drinks with other firms

10/10

9a. Would you recommend Mazars LLP to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Because at such a young age you are earning a graduate salary without the debt. Everyone is young and you make good mates. You learn a lot and at 21 you are qualified whilst your school peers are just leaving uni and have to build a career for themselves whereas you are in a solid job

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

Do not worry. I was afraid that everyone was going to be middle aged and I would have no social life, but it is the opposite. Everyone is young and you have time at the weekends to go out. You also make new mates. I would advice to go In at school leaver level as you gain the same qualification as a grad.