Senior Audit Associate Review
at Buzzacott
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Audit
London
Review Submitted: February 2025
Overall Rating
4.5 /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
5/5
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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:
4/5
Audit - have to make queries to clients over balances within their financial statements. Have to draft financial statements for clients. Have conversations with managers over riskier areas of audit and how to test these balances. Then perform testing on these balances and ensure assurance is gained.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
Due to the large number of trainees that we employ, I enjoy the programme quite a lot. Been able to make lots of friends and as there are a lot of people who are in a similar position to you, it is easy to develo skills and relationships with people.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Yes - maths skills as consistently working with numbers. Communication skills as often communicating with clients as well as managers and partners. Also developed Excel skills through consistent use. Lots of social skills as work with a large number of trainees.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Well organised - I know what I am doing well in advance and where and when I need to be getting things done by.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
Very willing to give support when asked. They do consider the amount of work you do on a daily basis and try not to make you run down. However there are times when it is exceptionally busy and therefore do have to do a lot. The team who control the apprenticeship are very good at providing support
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
Training provider are very willing to help - good at providing support. Sometimes the tutors are not to the highest quality but this can often be personal preference and they have good resources to support when training.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
Definitely, feels very relevant to the role in Audit.
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
Yes, lots of social activities and there are sports teams I have been involved in. Lots of opportunities to meet people and other trainees.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Buzzacott to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Has been a very good training firm - value the contribution of trainees - and there are lots of other trainees which is a good way to begin your career as you are able to meet people in similar position
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Buzzacott?
Become good friends with your intakes as you should spend lots of time together.
