Corporate assistant Review
at Forvis Mazars
Placement (10 Months+)
Audit
Bristol
Review Submitted: June 2023
Overall Rating
4.5 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
4/5
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Overview of Role
4.5/5
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Skills Development
4.5/5
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Support and Guidance
5/5
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Company Culture
4/5
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Overall Experience
4/5
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Future Career Prospects
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
My job role has largely consisted of field work for audit clients within the Public Interest Entity service line.
As a junior, you start off by doing a lot of sample testing which, in my case, included agreeing revenue invoices to transaction posted in the ledger - this is then agreed to bank statements.
As I have progressed, I have started working on more analytical testing as well as visiting the clients.
As a junior, you start off by doing a lot of sample testing which, in my case, included agreeing revenue invoices to transaction posted in the ledger - this is then agreed to bank statements.
As I have progressed, I have started working on more analytical testing as well as visiting the clients.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
A lot of the responsibility lies within completing work to the deadlines set - client audits have tight deadlines and each team member is given the responsibility to complete these so the audit is finished in time.
You are also given responsibility with client information which is confidential - we are entrusted in using this information in a responsible manner.
You are also given responsibility with client information which is confidential - we are entrusted in using this information in a responsible manner.
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
4/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
I have definitely improved my professional etiquette by working within a professional environment as well as working closely with clients.
My understanding of audit and accountancy has progressed immensely by working in different areas of audit and completing all the training.
As an accountant, you have to complete the qualification, which includes 6 exams in the first year, so I have developed my discipline and hard working mentality to pass these alongside working a full-time job.
My understanding of audit and accountancy has progressed immensely by working in different areas of audit and completing all the training.
As an accountant, you have to complete the qualification, which includes 6 exams in the first year, so I have developed my discipline and hard working mentality to pass these alongside working a full-time job.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
4/5
How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
4/5
How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
5/5
Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
5/5
Support and Guidance
How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
I have received a lot of guidance during my placement; when you start you are given training and do numerous courses to get you up to speed to start working.
Once you start working you have a great team around you, including senior members, who you can ask for advice and guidance.
Once you start working you have a great team around you, including senior members, who you can ask for advice and guidance.
How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
4/5
How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
5/5
Company Culture
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
The company has a warming atmosphere and all members were very welcoming when I joined. The company like you to work hard but don't make you work extensive hours.
There is a great social foundation where we do socials every month which really helps to create bonds within the team members.
There is a great social foundation where we do socials every month which really helps to create bonds within the team members.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
5/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
5/5
How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
5/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
I have enjoyed my placement as it has given me an insight into the professional world and given me access to opportunities to gain and develop my skill set.
There has been times when things have got difficult but overcoming these challenges provides a sense of achievement and has allowed me to develop as a professional and a person.
There has been times when things have got difficult but overcoming these challenges provides a sense of achievement and has allowed me to develop as a professional and a person.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
4/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
4/5
Future Career Prospects
Please rate the future employment prospects at Forvis Mazars
4/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Forvis Mazars to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to Forvis Mazars
I advise anyone to ask lots of questions and use the people and resources around you. To get the most out of it, you need to push yourself when working but also to get involved in the socials and make good connections.
It is a great opportunity to learn new skills and meet people who you could know and work with in the future.
It is a great opportunity to learn new skills and meet people who you could know and work with in the future.
