Assurance Associate Review
at EY
School Leaver Programme
Accounting
Luton, Bedfordshire
Review Submitted: April 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!
3.5/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
4.8/5
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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
I audit companies internationally through testing of invoices and reconciliations. We provide assurance to the users of financial statements in order for them to make financial decisions regarding the entity. We use excel and various audit tools to aid us
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
I really enjoy working however there is a lot of work to do. So there is some days where there are very long hours.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Yes many new skills including - coaching, communication, accounting treatments, business insights and use of excel
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Very well organised
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
All the support you could possibly need. We have on hand tutors, a counsellor and seniors who check in on us. Always a team member available to help out with any issues were having
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Lots of support, including support chat functions, email a tutor function, calls can be arranged to discuss. Lots of learning materials and practice tests.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
A lot better, it helps us understand the theory behind the work we are performing. It really helps improve my understanding
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
Yes, there are clubs for everything an anything. You are able to create one if there isnt. I for example have made an EY football 5 a side group where we play football every week together
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend EY to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Very supportive and friendly environment with great people. They make you feel so welcome. Very inlcusive environment
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to EY?
Although it may not seem like you have clue whats going on to begin with, dont worry this is completely normal. I was the same. You will develop over time
