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Audit Associate Review

at Deloitte

Placement (10 Months+)

Audit, Accounting

Leeds

Review Submitted: August 2024

Overall Rating

4.8 /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 Role
4.8/5 - Skills Development
4.5/5 - Support and Guidance
4.8/5 - Company Culture
5/5 - Overall Experience
5/5 - Future Career Prospects

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
Visiting and liaising with clients. spend a lot of time examining financial records, carefully reviewing a company's financial statements, receipts, and other relevant documents. It's my job to make sure everything is accurate and complies with accounting standards.
A key part of my role is testing internal controls. This involves assessing how effective a company's procedures are in preventing errors and fraud. I work closely with senior team members to understand these controls and document our findings.
I record all audit procedures and findings, ensuring a clear audit trail for everyone involved.
Time preparing work papers. This involves compiling and organizing all the supporting documentation that will be included in the final audit report.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
I was given a lot of responsibility for example setting up meetings with senior members of the clients team as well as being in charge of certain areas during the course of the audit. I was given opportunities to coach newer members of the firm in areas I have previously completed.
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
5/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
I have learnt a lot about accounting standards and specific practises, this was aided by the 2 ACA exams I completed during my time. I have developed my communication skills as a key part of the job is discussing balances with both senior members of the clients team as well as your team. I had a lot of exposure to new ways of working.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
4/5
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?
Teams were generally happy to help and explain things thoroughly until you understand. It is essential to ask lots of questions people are very happy to assist.
How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
5/5
How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
4/5

Company Culture

What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
The office was lively and we had a lot of socials to boost team morale. I have enjoyed meeting the team and people across the departments.
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?
4/5
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 believe the placement allowed me to be involved in meaningful work that different from engagement to engagement. I fitted in well with the team and really enjoyed working for Deloitte. The work was equally challenging and rewarding.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5

Future Career Prospects

Please rate the future employment prospects at Deloitte
5/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Deloitte to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to Deloitte
Take every opportunity to ask questions and learn to aid your own professional development and improve your outcome.
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