Training accountant Review

by EY

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.1/10

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

Ensuring financial statements are correct, so visiting the client, asking queries we have. Understanding what an account is mapped to and completing primary testing of accounts.

10/10

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

Yes. Lots of terminology you learn within industry, how to work with clients and adapt strategies to ensure the audit is completed efficiently and understanding how to test accounts.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I find it really enjoyable, as you feel part of a team and know you are having an impact upon an audit. Furthermore, you are never without work to complete.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

It is pretty well structure. You obtain the best of both worlds with working in industry as well as study. However, it is unlikely you can leave at 5 to revise, so it is hard to fit in studies.

8/10

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

A lot. We have a designated buddy, counsellor. Furthermore, you have access to a helpline

10/10

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

You get provided excellent textbooks and the college time is intense and interesting. I have not used the online helpline so I am unsure how long it takes for a response

9/10

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

It gives you information on what accounting is and what debits and credits are. However as I sit my exams 9 months after starting such as assurance, I am not sure whether it would be beneficial to have a course before you join.

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.)

Every 3 months you have a social for your department, a Christmas quiz, a Christmas party. There are lots of extra activities and volunteering events.

9/10

9a. Would you recommend EY to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Even though it is an intense and stressful programme, the outcome when you pass the exams and knowledge you have learnt within industry gives you an advantage for excelling in accounting.

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

Understand how much work and commitment you will need to complete. Be open to feedback and put 100% of effort into your work and studies and social opportunities. It will pay off.