Corporate Assistant Review
at Forvis Mazars
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Finance
London
Review Submitted: May 2023
Overall Rating
3.8 /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
3.6/5
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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:
3/5
Internal audit work: meeting clients and conducting testing on financial institutions and businesses to assess their ability to deal with and monitor risk.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I enjoy it for the most part, the work can be tedious at times but the atmosphere and community is excellent.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I was entirely new to finance and audit so everything I have learnt has been entirely new. This has included the methodology for internal audit and developed soft skills.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
Relatively well structured, with lots of opportunity to gain experience elsewhere and get a taste for the wider industry.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Support is exceptional and I feel that I could go to any number of people if I had any issues and be open and honest and my experience would be respected and dealt with personally.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
A lot of support comes from BPP, especially in regard to exam prep with ample amounts of papers to practice and self-assessment methods.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
2/5
My qualification doesn't particularly relate to the work, although the assurance module did have some relevant content.
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 a huge amount of networks and sports activities to engage in at the firm, although I cannot speak on their quality as I did not join while settling into the area.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Forvis Mazars to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Especially for a first workplace, I feel that it has the right balance of socialisation, training, and on the job experience whilst retaining a relaxed atmosphere that feels best for my development.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Forvis Mazars?
Research the role thoroughly and have an understanding of the markets you will be working in/with.
