Rating

8.5/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • Conducting test on an entities TB to see whether the numbers they have provided are legitimate. The day-to-day is picking samples from a ledger provided to use by the client, submitting a request to said client for documentation to support said samples and then filling out the test once provided with the necessary evidence.

    7/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • Yes, several. My technical analaysis, problem solving & professional scepticism have all improved greatly. I am also now much more proficient at using Excel. I can now comfortably communicate in a formal way - this is essential for the job and isn't something I had much need for at school so I have developed it quickly.

    9/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I really like the team I work with - they are all very social both inside and outside of work, and are always happy to help with any issues I have. There is also much less of a divide between managers and associates than I expected, which is nice because it makes the team feel more connected.

    10/10

  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • My program consists of exams which are to be taken throughout the duration of my 5 year course. I receive periods of study for each exam beforehand so I have enough time to prepare. The training is well structured with good notice being given in advance. The job booking system is also very good and you rarely won't know what to do.

    8/10

  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • There is a lot of support from m colleagues as most of them have gone through something very similar to what I am doing now, so they understand what it is like. My manager is also very engaged with my program, with have regular meetings to discuss my progress and upcoming submissions I will need to do.

    9/10

  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
  • Some of the earlier on exams are taught under self study with no classroom learning. I wasn't a huge fan of this as personally I prefer the traditional tuition approach. You are given a skills coach at the provider to help you ensure you make all submissions on time & are staying on course, which does prove to be useful.

    7/10

  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
  • There is no doubt that my qualification is key to my role - in the 6 months I have been here the studying I have undertaken has improved my ability to carry out my job greatly. I now have a much greater understanding of the tasks I am doing, which helps me to complete than to a higher standard & in a shorter time frame.

    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.)
  • Yes, we hold monthly social events which help to bring the team closer together. The upper management also attend said social events which, as mentioned, was initially surprising to me. We also regularly go out for meals at lunch together. There are also annual social events that bring the firm as a whole closer together.

    8/10

  • 9a. Would you recommend Evelyn Partners to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • It is a pleasant company to work for - the work flow isn't too heavy, the team members are all very nice. The salary is competitive (with increases given reflecting exam performance). I know that there is support available if I needed it both in terms of work and study.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Evelyn Partners?
  • Research the application process as much as possible - it is pretty standard across most similar firms. Be clear on why accounting as well as why Smith & Williamson in particular. Try to demonstrate as much knowledge about the program in your interview as this shows that you have bothered to put in the effort of researching.


Details

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Accounting

Guildford, Surrey

March 2022


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