Staff/Assistant Review
at EY
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Accounting
Southampton
Review Submitted: May 2023
Overall Rating
4.8 /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!
4.5/5
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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
My day to day role involves auditing companies within a team at EY Southampton. This gives me a wide range of tasks to complete with lots of exposure to different clients and industries. This involves lots of communication with different people who are internal and external to EY.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I couldn't be happier with the programme I'm on and the company I'm with. There are lots of social events run at EY Southampton and my peers show very similar interests as it is such a young working force.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have developed my communication skills massively as well as develop more professional skills such as preparing and signing off documents.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
It is a very well structured programme with peers above going through the same programme. This makes it easy to reach out for help especially with the 'buddy/councilor' system in place at EY.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
There is a very wide range of support here at EY which has been very beneficial to my programme especially when starting off something new at such a young age.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
I receive lots of support towards my qualifications from my training provider such as extra revision classes and lots of class materials.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
It helps me perform better in my role as I gain more knowledge in the correct field which helps me add to my workplace and develop those new skills.
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
There are lots of social activities, sports teams and networking events here at EY. Just to name a few examples that I'm involved in - I play 5 a side football every Wednesday with people from EY Southampton, this really helps build relationships here and was a great ice breaker.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend EY to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I never thought I would enjoy going into the workplace so much, but the structured qualifications and range of social networking events really makes the job and qualification enjoyable.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to EY?
Be relaxed and focus on communication skills as it will be a big part of your role when you join.
