Associate Review

by EY

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9/10

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

Audit associate, taking on all types of roles within the audit of wealth and asset management companies

9/10

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

I have learnt loads of new skills including leadership, communication, professional skills.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I really enjoy the programme because I work with lots of different people all the time, as well as studying and learning alongside working full time.

9/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

It is fairly well organised with set weeks for studying. There is good communication with the training provider.

9/10

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

We receive a lot of support as a lot of the people have been through the programme and therefore, understand the challenges that come with it.

9/10

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

Lots of support, they provide lots of resources as well as online tutors and 24hour 'contact a tutor' for any help we need.

9/10

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

It can be helpful to apply the things we learn in college to our everyday role.

9/10

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.)

There are always social events on as well as a variety of sports teams to join. There are different networks of people who all have different networking events.

9/10

9a. Would you recommend EY to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

The training is excellent and the people are all so approachable. I really feel I have been set for life with an excellent career.

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

Be confident and be yourself.