Associate Client Advisor Review
at Forvis Mazars
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Accounting
Sutton, UK
Review Submitted: May 2024
Overall Rating
3.8 /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
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
Preparing Month end management accounts other statutory items in a outsourcing capacity for financial services clients.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
I do enjoy my programme, however the extra workload with the tasks relating to demonstrating skills and behaviours i find difficult as they are extra, and i feel unnecessary when i am both working and studying towards ACCA qualification.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have developed my formal communication skills between both internal colleagues and clients. i have also learned many technical accounting principles and IT skills in different accounting software.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
I feel it is well organised. My study programme is structured to 1 exam every 3 months, which is continuous, however it allows me to focus on 1 exam at a time. It does however mean i find it difficult to complete extra apprenticeship tasks.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
I receive good support from my employer, being given time off to study and take my exam. I have learnt alot from more senior members of my team on technical aspects of accounting.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
I receive good support, as i have direct access during multiple days when going through study days and revision days. They also will answer questions and queries online after a couple of days, so i can get extra explanation if necessary.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
I feel the technical aspects of accounting will enable me to provide better advice and quality of work to the clients i work with. I feel it gives me a better overall position of personal improvement.
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
There are other committees that are involves in a variety of areas, whether social, environmental or more work orientated.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Forvis Mazars to a friend?
Yes
Why?
They do support work and study while studying. There is space for growth and to specialise more on areas you want to if that is something you want to do.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Forvis Mazars?
Standing out is difficult, but i feel if you can showcase you are willing to work and learn, always wanting to better yourself, Mazars can be a great place to grow.
