Audit Assistant Manager Review
at S&W
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Audit
Bristol
Review Submitted: May 2024
Overall Rating
3.6 /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
3/5
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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
Completion of audit work across financial statement balances for diverse portfolio of clients.
Applying knowledge of accounting standards to bespoke business situations and ensuring compliance.
Maintaining strong ongoing communication with clients directly, including expectation management negotiation and collaboration to deliver results.
As you progress the role also involves leading audit teams, supervising & training junior staff and delegating work according to experience and expertise.
Applying knowledge of accounting standards to bespoke business situations and ensuring compliance.
Maintaining strong ongoing communication with clients directly, including expectation management negotiation and collaboration to deliver results.
As you progress the role also involves leading audit teams, supervising & training junior staff and delegating work according to experience and expertise.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
Tough moments but work is performed in teams which fosters a high energy environment of working towards a common goal which is highly motivating.
It is also very enjoyable to build a depth of professional knowledge through working with a wide range of clients and understanding what "makes them tick"
It is also very enjoyable to build a depth of professional knowledge through working with a wide range of clients and understanding what "makes them tick"
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
3/5
Project management
Professional Communication and collaboration
Teamwork
Professional Communication and collaboration
Teamwork
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
Some rigidity that comes from working for a large organisation but the flip side is the level of support available is very high.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
Allocated line manager to oversee and monitor your development and growth.
Wealth of resources and other training materials to enhance your learning and progression.
Wealth of resources and other training materials to enhance your learning and progression.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
2/5
Classroom Tuition and remote support offered through studies
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
The ACA qualification is key to success in the 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.)
3/5
The are regular socials to look forward for the whole team!
Other extra-curriculars include several office sports teams which play together regularly.
Other extra-curriculars include several office sports teams which play together regularly.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend S&W to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Eveleny Partners is a great balance between small company feel with big organisation support.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to S&W?
Be honest, and demonstrate your willingness to learn and develop
