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Audit Associate Review

at Deloitte

Placement (10 Months+)

Accounting, Audit

Sheffield

Review Submitted: August 2024

Overall Rating

4.4 /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 - Support and Guidance
4.8/5 - Company Culture
3.5/5 - 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.
Each day commences with a team meeting to discuss progress and delegate tasks. Daily responsibilities encompass client communication, data sampling and testing, and conducting thorough analytical reviews.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
During peak periods, placement students play a crucial role in meeting critical deadlines, often requiring additional hours and flexibility in work location. Timely completion of tasks is essential during these busy periods.
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?
Communication: Clear and concise written and verbal communication with clients and team members.
Teamwork: Collaborative skills developed through working closely with audit teams.
Time Management: Ability to prioritize tasks, manage deadlines, and deliver high-quality work under pressure.
Problem-Solving: Analytical and critical thinking skills to identify and address audit issues.
Technical: Proficiency in Microsoft excel and other audit software's.
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?
5/5
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?
The camaraderie among fellow graduate students at Deloitte proved invaluable, especially during demanding peak seasons. The support system provided by peers, both professionally and personally, was essential to navigating the challenges of busy periods and maintaining well-being.
While experiences can vary, support from certain members of management during busy season was below expectations. Management have little empathy for you if you can not complete work to deadlines. In some instances, I felt pressure from management was too large.
How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
3/5
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 general atmosphere at Deloitte is quite positive, with the company providing many socials, its a great place to make life long friends.
Deloitte has a very hard working culture; in busy season most employees prioritise work above all else which causes burn out risk. Additionally, in busy season there is a rigid focus on long hours and constant availability which doesn't suit all employees.
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?
4/5

Overall Experience

To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
Outside of busy season, I have really enjoyed the placement. Deloitte have provided me with an invaluable learning experience of the industry. In addition to this, I have made life long friends at Deloitte.
However, during busy season I didn't get much enjoyment from the placement. The long hours and high expectations left me feeling stressed and unhappy.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
4/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
3/5

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
Deloitte offers so many opportunities to all its employees so I would recommend getting involved with as much as possible.
Also, I would recommend setting boundaries in busy season- don't be afraid to say no or turn down work if you're at capacity.
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