Audit Associate Review

by EY

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7.4/10

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

Standard audit procedures according to accounting standards for client's financial statements. Day to day at a junior level includes aiding primary audit substantive testing and recording industry knowledge.

7/10

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

Yes, excel, using company software for audit, client interaction, industry/audit knowledge through obtaining the ICAEW qualification.

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Rather large extent

8/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Well in terms of college time and work time. Can be intensive sometimes but manageable.

7/10

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

Plenty.

8/10

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

Not much support for those who fail or defer. Dislike majority of training being online.

5/10

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

The ICAEW qualification well equips me for my job.

8/10

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. plenty.

8/10

9a. Would you recommend EY to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Benefits of a well structured industry. Regular development opportunities, not everyday is the same.

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

Make sure it's something you actually want to get into and not just for the name. Be yourself as that shines in interviews.