Associate Review

by EY

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7.8/10

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

We check that the financial statements that companies publish to the public are all correct and offer these companies assurance that everything is running as it should.

7/10

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

I have massively developed my soft-skills and have matured a lot whilst being at the firm; I am also more confident. I have also been able to develop my IT skills and gained an in-depth understanding of how companies work and about how and why financial statements are produced.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy my programme to a certain extent - the long hours are very overwhelming, especially after coming straight from school. I have had the opportunity to have a lot of responsibility which I feel has allowed me to mature and take pride in my work.

7/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The programme could have been better organised when I first joined the firm as I went straight into work with no training until my 3rd week. Also, we went to college 8 months before our exam took place. Otherwise, I would say it is a very well-structured programme.

9/10

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

I receive an extensive amount of support from a range of people at EY: I have a counsellor, buddy and apprenticeship coach. Furthermore, the staff are all very supportive and if I ever have an issue everyone is very supportive and understanding.

10/10

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

I would say we receive a fair amount of support from Kaplan. I haven't had too much interaction with them so I can't comment any further

6/10

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

What we learn at college is applicable to the overall job and a greater understanding of accounting, for example, is very helpful on a day to day basis.

8/10

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.)

We have a fair range of networking and social events. However, I would say sports teams are not pushed as far as they could be.

5/10

9a. Would you recommend EY to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

It is a great opportunity to develop your career and they have a very flexible culture. The firm has also really pushed me out my comfort zone which in turn has allowed me to develop as a person.

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

Be yourself - it really matters!