Public and Social Sector Audit Review
at Forvis Mazars
School Leaver Programme
Accounting
Manchester
Review Submitted: May 2023
Overall Rating
5 /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!
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:
5/5
My role is to audit statements of accounts. On a day to day basis I will have meetings with clients, meetings with my team and fill in excel spreadsheets!
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I love how we do one course and then another one. Not lots of modules all at once, this ensures revision doesn't get too much. You are also trusted with huge responsibilities from your team - the trust is extra special for confidence.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
My communication skills have developed a lot and I have developed a new found confidence.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
It is extremely structured. You do one exam course, have a few weeks to revise, then sit your exam and then have a few weeks off studying before your next course.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
You receive so much support from your employer, so you always feel comfortable in the work space.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
You get so much support towards your qualifications, with multiple resources provided to you and emails to tutors which are always willing to help.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
Every time I sit a course, it makes my role a bit more clearer and gives me more knowledge that I need on a day to day basis.
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 multiple sports team including football and cricket, there is a social committee and multiple events throughout the year.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Forvis Mazars to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Mazars is a very friendly workspace with people who are always willing to help and the range of career opportunities is vast.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Forvis Mazars?
Do your research before interviews or assessment centres and most importantly, always be yourself!
