Corporate assistant Review
at Forvis Mazars
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Accounting
London
Review Submitted: May 2023
Overall Rating
3.3 /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
2.8/5
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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:
3/5
Performing audit procedures on Financial services entities
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Improved excel skills
Accounting knowledge
Accounting knowledge
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
2/5
Poor communication and organisation on part of early careers team - given incorrect dates for exams/courses, and exams booked during busy season. Unreasonable expectations on new joiners to be accountable for this when they are also learning their roles and responsibilities.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
Managers and seniors have been very supportive and helpful, but early careers/resourcing teams do not seem to want to take responsibility for queries and pass me off to someone else/leave me to resolve issues I have little understanding of myself
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
2/5
Better communication and support is needed, see above.
Managers have been supportive and helpful, being aware of when I have exams etc
Managers have been supportive and helpful, being aware of when I have exams etc
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
Basic knowledge to perform tasks in 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
Running club, social committee, IWD event
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Forvis Mazars to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Good, supportive culture and community
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Forvis Mazars?
Get clear communication about when exams are initially, as these can be difficult to plan around during busy season
