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Audit Review

at Deloitte

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Audit

Edinburgh

Review Submitted: July 2023

Overall Rating

4.7 /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!

5/5 - Overview of Experience
4.5/5 - Skills Development
4.8/5 - Company Culture
4.5/5 - Overall Experience
5/5 - Recommendations and Advice

Overview of Experience

Please give an overview of the insight and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.
Meetings with your team, talking to clients, working on the half year financial reports for the client together with developing excel skills, learning how to use EMS and understanding and expanding your knowledge on finance and accounting.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
I believe that learning more about Deloitte and living in first person this experience has considerably strengthen my career aspirations of becoming a certified accountant/auditor working towards the ICAEW/ACA qualification.
I highly enjoyed learning more about my client and the dynamics behind financial movements especially when analysing their income statement and balance sheet.
Please rate how insightful you found the insight
5/5
How would you rate the structure of the insight
5/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
I have developed active listening skills especially when taking meeting minutes.
I learnt how to collaborate in a team and join efforts to achieve your aim as well as improved my communication skills when connecting with many people from different lines of service.
I also now feel comfortable with excel and working independently and i am not afraid to ask for help when needed.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
5/5
How would you rate the knowledge learned around industry-specific skills during the experience?
4/5
How would you rate the knowledge learned around personal or professional skills during the experience?
4/5
Please rate how the knowledge learned has helped you with regards to your career development
5/5

Company Culture

How would you rate business leader involvement during the insight
5/5
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
There was a very good atmosphere in the office, everyone is very friendly and always happy to help you out.
It was so interesting to connect with many different people and learning more about their line of service as well as participating in the socials organised by the office.
Overall, the atmosphere at Deloitte is very warmth, welcoming and inclusive.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the networking opportunities?
4/5
Please rate how valued you felt during your insight?
5/5

Overall Experience

To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
I enjoyed being given many different tasks and learning hand on what the job is about.
By the end of the scheme, I was given more and more responsibilities and I felt that the team trusted me in completing certain tasks independently.
I enjoyed developing my problem solving and resilient skills and I believe that these are very valuable in both an academic and professional environment.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on the insight
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
4/5
Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
I was paid

Recommendations and Advice

Please rate the future employment prospects at Deloitte
5/5
Would you recommend Deloitte to a friend?
Yes
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Deloitte
Try to learn more about the company and their values.
Don't be afraid to try new jobs even if it is not in line with your degree and although it may seem scary at first, try to connect with as many people as you can.
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