Audit Senior Review
at Forvis Mazars
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Accounting
London, UK
Review Submitted: February 2025
Overall Rating
4.3 /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
4.4/5
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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:
3/5
Interacting with clients to collect all the necessary data and information to carry out the audit. Support the planning, leading fieldwork, managing performance and keeping engagement leaders updated on audit engagements.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
The work itself can be quite dull but there is a nice team and Mazars supports you well through it
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
These skills include attention to detail, analytical thinking, and a deep understanding of regulatory requirements. Strong communication skills are also critical, as an auditor
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
It is clear when your exams and when things are expected of you.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I have regular calls with my line manager as well as client job managers so lots of support and they provided resources for other things if needed
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
A fair enough but it can be unclear with the other tasks we have to do such as our skills and behaviours
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
I definitely feel like the additional technical knowledge helps me regularly in my 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
Yes I am part of the netball and hockey society here which is a fun way to meet people from different departments with similar interests
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Forvis Mazars to a friend?
Yes
Why?
They are a nice company to work for who support you through your journey
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Forvis Mazars?
Ensure you know the role you are applying to and you have the time and dedication it requires to go through your ACA exams. Also that you will be required to work long hours during busy season
