Audit Associate Review
at EY
School Leaver Programme
Accounting
Southampton
Review Submitted: March 2021
Overall Rating
4.1 /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
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Skills Development
4/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
4/5
On a day to day basis I am communicating with my team and the client whilst working on various areas of the audit.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I do enjoy the programme however the jump from sixth form to working full time is a huge leap which in turn means sacrifices have to be made. However starting work 5 days a week gives me structure and I am really enjoying it.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have learnt the importance of how quality is more important than quantity with each and every piece of work that is completed. I have learnt an enormous amount since joining EY.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
I think that EY's programme is very structured and organised. As a first year joining a firm with no prior knowledge/ experience the transition was relatively easy and I think the structure to the first few months was very good.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
I have felt a lot of support from EY since I started. I was having a few issues at home and my counsellor and manager were very understanding which really helped me feel at ease.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
First intuition were very impressive with their support. We were told that we could email/text at anytime throughout our training and leading up to the exams.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
The training is giving a basic understanding to the core principles but I do not know if it necessarily helps me to perform better.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
There are so many different social activities and professional networking events at EY.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend EY to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I feel like it is a company that does really care about it's employees.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to EY?
Just be yourself and confidence is everything.
