assurance apprentice Review
at EY
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Accounting
Southampton
Review Submitted: March 2021
Overall Rating
4.2 /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!
3.5/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
3.8/5
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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
My day to day activities are mainly reconciling accounts and making sure that evidence provided supports true and fair statements
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
The environment is nice and so are the teams, but the issue would be it is quite difficult, especially in busy season where it can be easy to feel drained.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
There is a lot to learn in this field as you will qualify as an accountant in this apprenticeship which is a content heavy qualification. And while doing this you will be working and learning how to do what you're learning about.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
We have set pathways and exams are put in the most convenient times of the year
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
There is always someone to go to with questions or issues, and all ranks of leadership are available to talk to.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
They are available to contact by email whenever and they are very helpful during college and 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 qualification is important because it helps you understand the reasoning and methods of the work you do
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
3/5
Usually there are a lot more, but due to COVID-19 it has been limited, and virtual events and activities have been organized
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend EY to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Good career prospects
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to EY?
It is not an easy way out of university, it is hard work but worth it
