Analyst Review
at EY
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Finance, Accounting, Business Operations, Data Analysis
London
Review Submitted: January 2024
Overall Rating
4.6 /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
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.6/5
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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
As a new analyst you get eased into the job and responsibilities are gradually given. Everyone is very keen to help you learn.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
The programme is very well organised and you feel very supported throughout. Also, everyone is friendly which makes the programme a lot more enjoyable.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
There are many opportunities in EY to learn and further your career. Not only are you surrounded by experienced individuals who can teach you, but there are a wealth of EY resources to learn various skills - from excel to stock market trading. You are also given time to learn whilst on the job.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
The programme is very well organised and the communication is very good. It's always easy to get into contact with the correct people to clear queries.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Everyone is always keen to help and invest in you. As an apprentice you have multiple sources of contact to ensure you have pastoral care and can grow in your career.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
During my CA qualification study I don't need to do anything work related and I can focus solely on my studies. This is such a great form of support because I don't need to stress about work emails or tasks. I never even check my work stuff whilst at college. Being able to focus only on my studies is a major factor in me passing my exams.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
Through keeping track of progress and skills it means I actively improve on my weaknesses in my daily role.
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 many social activities, sports teams and professional networking events at EY. There is really something for everybody so you will always have something to get involved in.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend EY to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I think EY is one of the best places to start your career since there is so much to learn and it will open so many doors of opportunity. Not only am I getting to work with experienced people at the top of their field, I get an chartered accountancy qualification and an apprenticeship qualification equivalent to a masters. All of this is being paid for by EY and I get paid a generous salary, whereas if I were to do a masters somewhere else, or did CA in a smaller company, I would have to spend a lot more money and have less experience.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to EY?
The main thing EY looks for is whether you would fit into the firm. You need to learn about EY in depth to pass the application process. Do research using their website - which has a wealth of information. Go to EY events and talk to people who work there to get a better understanding. Personally, I used bright network to talk to EY graduate analysts which really helped since I could ask them any questions I had. Once you have a good understanding of EY values and what they are looking for, you can better show how you would fit well into the company.
