Rating

8.4/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • Working on client engagements looking at risks and controls. Designing controls to help mitigate financial and other risks.

    8/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • Using Microsoft Visio to create process flowcharts. Improved all Microsoft skills. Learned how to write risks, controls and create a RACM (Risks and Controls Matrix).

    8/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I thoroughly enjoy my programme.

    10/10

  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • Very well organised, college periods are condensed in short-term but full time periods which suits my learning style.

    9/10

  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • A fair amount of support from colleagues and our managers, however the professional qualifications team can be unsupportive at times.

    6/10

  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
  • A lot of support, I have been very impressed by the round-the-clock support provided by the tutors, with them often replying to emails sent out of college hours to answer questions/explain concepts.

    10/10

  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
  • I do not feel that my qualification is particularly relevant to my role and that I could in fact do my role without the ACA. It helps when looking at company's financial risks and understanding financial terminology.

    6/10

  • 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 EY excel at providing sports, cultural and other networks.

    10/10

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


  • 9b. Why?
  • The people are all fantastic, everyone is very kind, inclusive and supportive. The job is varied which keeps it exciting. Gaining the ACA is also invaluable.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to EY?
  • Do mock interviews and do wider reading/research around the job role.


Details

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Finance

London

December 2023


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