Corporate Assistant Review
at Forvis Mazars
School Leaver Programme
Audit
Milton Keynes
Review Submitted: February 2024
Overall Rating
4.1 /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
4/5
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Skills Development
3.6/5
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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
Working on different clients over the financial year. Working with different people and doing different kinds of testing.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I have really enjoyed my time at Mazars so far. People are so kind and patient and their key message in the day to day is to teach you and expand your knowledge.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Yes, I have developed my professional tone and how to talk to different people (clients, colleagues, seniors etc) additionally I have developed my excel knowledge as well as many on hand free-to-use platforms to learn more about local and global businesses.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
This programme has multiple stages and review points and you are guided carefully through well planned and thought out stages/meeting and trainings even outside of just your university/college programme.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
Everyone is super kind and nice and focus on your development. You have constant coaching and a connection with so many other apprentices from your joining year as well as the years above you.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
You have so many support networks from teams chats with other colleagues within Mazars who are working on the same qualification as you as well as the years above you, who have already completed their qualifications. Additionally you have 2 large support websites to use for when you are working towards your qualification, with many practise tests, live sessions, recordings and online textbooks.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
I believe they really understand how knowledge is required in the audit and how much a school leaver needs to know, especially on a yearly basis.
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
Mazars have many socials to enjoy, we have a very creative social committee for every office that gets us involved with all the different departments and local offices. From pub quizzes to helping our local community and our end of the month nibbles, there is plenty of time and options to network with colleagues.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Forvis Mazars to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It is such a kind and welcoming place, especially when it is your first professional environment outside of school. It focuses on your development and knowledge in the real professional setting.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Forvis Mazars?
Be yourself, Mazars really does embrace diversity within the community. The want to welcome people from different educational backgrounds too, so don't be afraid to apply even if you don't have any experience to audit prior to applying. It is hard work so ensure you are ready for what you signed up for, however, it is the most rewarding thing you can apply to.
