Assurance Associate Review
at EY
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Accounting
Birmingham
Review Submitted: March 2022
Overall Rating
4.6 /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
4.2/5
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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
I am an assurance associate so i am involved in a variety of tasks like sample selection, walkthroughs and also substantive testing
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I do very much - each day is different to one another and it is very flexible where required
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have developed my communication skills by having to adapt to different teams on a very fast paced rolling system so i have had to build a good rapport in a short space of time
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Very - we use retain where you can see your estimated schedule for up to 3 months in advance the majority of the time
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Alot - we have a counsellor, apprenticeship coach and also a buddy
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
Ive only had one week worth of college but they were always online and available when needed
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
We learn skills that are easily transferrable to my day to day role on the job
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
Many social activities like football teams, assurance family socials and other specific team activities
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend EY to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Excellent people and career projection
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to EY?
Be yourself, learn about EY and show you care
