Audit Senior Review
at Forvis Mazars
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Audit
London
Review Submitted: May 2024
Overall Rating
3.9 /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
3.2/5
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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
Auditing public and social sector clients, i.e. confirming that the disclosures in the draft financial statements are correct by analytical review and test of detail.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
Very much, I like the company & my colleagues and find the work challenging and engaging.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Yes, I had no accounting knowledge before I started this journey.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
From the ICAEW and BPP end, very organised and well structured. From the Mazars end, very poor in terms of apprenticeship-focused training, i.e. the early careers team don't seem to have a clue what they are doing (though they may just be majorly understaffed)
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
As above, apprenticeship-wise not great, I do get a decent amount of time off to study. From a client work perspective, excellent.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
Enough, I am quite an independent learner so only really require time to study, not much else.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
Very well. I apply theory and practical skills I've learned during the course constantly in my day to day client work.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
2/5
No, I am not a very social person. I do attend team socials that occur monthly and additionally on an ad hoc basis.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Forvis Mazars to a friend?
Yes
Why?
They are great to work for, there is a real culture of high standards and meritocracy. My colleagues in the team are all very nice and I don't find I work poorly with anyone. They are flexible with working hours and allow me to work from home 2/3 days per week which I love.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Forvis Mazars?
Go for it!
