Flying start degree programme - AS1 - Birmingham Central Review

- auditing clients by performing substantive procedures - Every day is different depending on what client you're on - The day could consist of travelling to client site and interacting/building a rapport with the client to working with your team in the office. - There are lots of meetings and opportunities to develop

One of the main skills I've developed is project management. You have to be able to independently manage your expectations and workload, and also be able to communicate this within your team. Furthermore, confidence is also important as this is built up the more you understand your work and communicate with clients

I really enjoy my programme. This is because the experience that is provided is invaluable. You get to work in an array of industries to which some you will find very interesting and some you would never had heard of. The different types of people you meet along the way will shape what type of professional character you'll develop

The programme is very well structured. There is a large support system within the company so you will always know someone that can solve your problems, if not, they will know someone who can help you. There are regular meetings to check on well - being ect. On the other hand, you don't get much say on which clients you work on

As mentioned before, there is a wide range of support systems. In regards to technical work, there are applications and softwares to help you develop to the next level. In regards to personal development, you have your buddy, career coach and also PODS. This gives you a variety of people to communicate with

It's very much learn on the job. I'd say that the work you do has an indirect link with your qualifications. The only direct link I can think of is the 450 days of working to become qualified. However there are opportunities to apply what you've learnt within the job

The ICAEW qualification allows you to have the fundamental knowledge to then be able to understand more complex areas. This is key as without the basics, you'll get lost quite easily. Furthermore, as mentioned, there are lots of opportunities when working to apply you knowledge from the degree programme.

There many opportunities to engage socially. This is done by weekly and monthly socials that are funded by the company. This could range from dinners to outings. There are also clubs within the company, for example dodgeball and football. this is a great way to meet new people and find people that you bond with

Yes

This is because it really gives you an insight to what it would be like to work full time with the firm. There aren't any special or hidden treatments and its very much "what you see is what you get". this is very helpful in deciding if this is the right role for you

You will have to come into this experience very open minded. You'll most probably be out of your comfort zone the majority of the time, and also stressed. You have to take advantage of the support network around you and try to think of situations in an optimistic manner.