Senior Associate Review

by EY

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7.2/10

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

As a senior auditor I lead teams in the delivery of audit engagements

6/10

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

I have learnt time management, delegation and communication skills

6/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

i do not work in the sector i would like to and therefore my experience has not been what i wanted

6/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Only the exam part is really organised. The actual on the job experience which makes up majority of your time will vary dependant on what team and sector you work in.

8/10

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

this will depend on your counsellor. My experience has been good.

9/10

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

as much as i require, great tuition and 7 day per week helpline

9/10

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

yes, it gives me technical knowledge and is widely respected

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.)

4/10

9a. Would you recommend EY to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

good opportunity to get into the finance industry with a really solid foundation in terms of work experience and especially the ACA qualification.

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

you must APPEAR confident and somewhat intelligent during the process.