Corporate Assistant Review
at Forvis Mazars
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Accounting
Milton Keynes
Review Submitted: March 2023
Overall Rating
4.9 /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!
4.5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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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 auditor- I am involved in the audits of clients from various industries who see annual turnovers in excess of £200 million
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Greatly- I am always busy, learning new skills that are invaluable in the professional workplace and I am working towards becoming an ACA chartered accountant.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Yes- communication due to the extent of client facing work in my role. Presentation skills from opportunities I have had to speak in front of small audiences. Excel skills have greatly increased. Professional skepticism and data analysis has improved due to these being fundamental skills in my role.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Very- dates for accounting modules are set months in advance and client booking sometimes a year in advance
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
A lot, I have a dedicated line manager for any queries I may have, plus all colleagues are willing to assist with any questions I may have
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
A lot, BPP university have consistent contact with myself in case I have any questions, plus their learning portal is very good in terms of allowing myself to study through the content on my own
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
Very much so- every time I learn a new accounting module, I see the implications on my work in terms of my increased level of 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
Social events are organised by a dedicated social committee. Networking events also take place- for example when there will be new joiners to the firm in the future
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Forvis Mazars to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It’s a great place to begin your professional career- being surrounded and working amongst like minded professionals and studying to become qualified in a supportive environment. The level of responsibility with audit assignments given from the offset is also invaluable work experience not many people can say they have.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Forvis Mazars?
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