Staff Accountant Review
at EY
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Accounting
Canary Wharf
Review Submitted: May 2023
Overall Rating
4.7 /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
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
No difference between an apprentice and a regular employee. You will be expected to take on responsibility for auditing certain accounts for a company, internal controls and performing engagement management.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
A lot of the work is mundane and busy season can be tough, but learning new concepts can be very fun and engaging.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
There is no end to the opportunity for learning in this role. You have access to many internal learning, a company sponsored Udemy account and of course your qualification itself takes you through a lot of learning.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
I don't think you'll find a better system than which is present here. EY takes on hundreds of apprentices each year.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
There are countless people, hotlines and teams available to you at any time.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
My experience with First Intuition has been very good personally. I feel like they offer higher quality resources.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
The ICAEW - ACA qualification is one of the most useful qualifications in the world in understanding and approaching anything related to business finance, tax or management.
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
Lots of clubs to join, regular work drinks and social events, ICAEW-sponsored events, no lack!
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend EY to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I feel like the opportunity that they offer is nothing to be scoffed at. The downsides are the early pay, you may not truly feel like your work is being valued when you look at your salary - but all-in it's a great opportunity.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to EY?
Willingness to learn and a warm smile!
