Audit Associate Review
at EY
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Accounting, Audit
Reading
Review Submitted: March 2025
Overall Rating
4.7 /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!
4.5/5
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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:
5/5
I work on high profile client audits mainly for FTSE 500 companies. Day to day includes working on different accounts and assuming full responsibility for these.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I find the content very interesting and highly applicable to my day to day work.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have developed a strong proficiency using excel as a new skill. Additionally, I have developed my interpersonal skills and leadership abilities.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
The programme is well structured with a clear pathway of what to expect and what's upcoming.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
EY provides me with a lot of support especially when work gets busy as they understand and accommodate for my revision and study time for the ICAEW course.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
We receive constant support and can contact them whenever we feel we may need help.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
Most modules are extremely relevant however some do seem hard to see the relevance in for my specific 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
We have a plethora of things to get involved with. I play for the football team regularly and we have a whole host of networking events.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend EY to a friend?
Yes
Why?
The culture of the company really stands out as well as the opportunities working at a firm like EY provides looking to the future.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to EY?
Make sure you educate yourself as to what to expect from working at a company like EY and ensure it aligns with your personal goals.
