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Associate Review

at EY

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Accounting

Manchester

Review Submitted: May 2023

Overall Rating

4.3 /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!

4/5 - Overview of Role
4/5 - Skills Development
4.2/5 - 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
I am a audit trainee, which involves me auditing basic low risk accounts for clients such as prepayments, cash etc. I have meetings internally with my team, as well as the client.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
Audit can be slow and boring, but if you are interested in the industry your client is in, it can be insightful and fun.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have learnt many new skills. The biggest one is my excel skills which have greatly improved

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Very well organised, coaches and mentors provided specific to your programme
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
Lots of support and many contacts to reach out to
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
Good support, they help outside booked hours by email as well if I have any queries
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
The qualification is very useful to my role, helps me understand accounting better.
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
Many, sports teams, networking, socials any multi faith activities and celebrations as well

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend EY to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Very good work culture, safe environment, despite workload, team members are kind
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to EY?
Research the sector you are applying to beforehand, and understand it at a basic level in order to know that you are applying to something you want to do.
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