Rating

9.6/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • I work on a range of clients providing them and their stakeholders with assurance and confidence within their financial statements. Involves directly communicating with senior management both internally within EY and externally with the client.

    10/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I have learnt many skills from effectively communicating with team members and clients, to managing small groups of people and being able to efficiently and effectively report to senior management.

    10/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I thoroughly enjoy the programme on, as I am given responsibility and oversight of projects, which is something that motivates me. Meeting new people is also a great opportunity at EY, again something that motivates me and I enjoy.

    10/10

  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • The organisation of the programme is well suited to myself and others on the same path. There is clear segregation for school leavers which allows there to be more focus on your development and progress given you have come from different levels to that of graduates.

    10/10

  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • Support is something that is clearly important to EY as a company and something that is ubiquitous throughout the business. Regular catch ups are held with management about progress and if there is anything worrying you, whether that be exams or work.

    10/10

  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
  • ICAs are supportive in that they constantly offer support and help during exam periods. They are very open to us picking up the phone and calling them if we are finding anything challenging.

    8/10

  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
  • The content learned at ICAS is reflected within my day to day job which makes learning the exam material much easier, as there is context in content. The idea of being a fully qualified CA by the age of 22 motivates me in my day-to-day job as well.

    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.)
  • There are many CSR events that I get involved with. For example I trekked the Great Wall of China in May of last year as part of a fundraising exercise with the EY Foundation.

    9/10

  • 9a. Would you recommend EY to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • Great culture, super friendly, flexible & the opportunities are monumental


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to EY?
  • Be yourself and be prepared to work in teams!


Details

School Leaver Programme

Accounting

Edinburgh

March 2020


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