Analyst Review

I work on one of the biggest insolvency cases in the UK. My day to day role includes court applications, analysis of costs, working with internal metrics, liaising with creditors and adjudicating their claims. I have also recently attended a Day 1 for one of our projects which was an extremely beneficial experience.

I have developed my communication and leadership skills. I have tried to take on a larger role throughout the team and support on business development as well as client work. I have gained confidence in this respect. I have also developed my data analytics skills and understanding of insolvency as a whole.

I enjoy my programme. Although I am young, I feel that I get a lot of support and also get given a lot of responsibility which is an important thing to learn quickly. I enjoy interacting and mentoring other year groups in our Peer Support Networks also, this includes those on the Business Apprenticeship and the Digital Apprenticeship.

Some of the training has been very unstructured and there is not a lot of support to tell us which training programmes we should be signing up for. Recently they have become more aware of this and circulated calendars to show when they classes are being held which helps sometimes.

I receive a lot of support from my colleagues and the apprenticeship lead is always around to help when needed. I am able to contact them easily if there is a problem. I also have a counsellor that I can go to when I need extra support which is helpful.

I am supposed to be starting my professional qualification soon. I had expressed concern that I had not been enrolled on the course yet, just a week before I was meant to be attending college. I was unable to access pre-course materials so I did not feel supported in this respect.

Gaining an understand of IFRS and accounting helps me to support the internal team that analyses companies for new work so I am able to support them a bit more. I don't use much of my exam knowledge in my day to day job if I am perfectly honest.

No I do not get involved in any of these activities though they are available. I prefer to exercise on my own and keep this separate from work. I might consider it if it was something I was interested in but I've never shown an interest since starting my job.

Yes

EY is definitely a place where you get supported throughout your career, whether you are a school leaver or graduate. I feel that the entire firm is extremely friendly, I found it easy to fit in and I would definitely recommend the programme to others if they are considering a career in professional services, especially as the qualification is being paid for.

The application process can be very quick. The assessment days are the best way to demonstrate exactly who you are and it is important to always be yourself rather than putting on a front. EY wants you to be you, not a fake version of you. Interviews can be daunting but most people say that once they are in the room they feel comfortable with the interviewer because they are all so friendly.