Audit Associate- Charity and Not for Profit Review
at Buzzacott
Degree Apprenticeship
Audit
London
Review Submitted: March 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
4.2/5
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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
Over the past 5 years I have gained extensive experience managing audits from start to finish, from planning, risk assessments, clearance meetings and post-audit documentation, acting in a senior capacity for the past four years. Clients I have worked on span from livery companies, religious organisations, large multi-academy trusts, colleges, and charities.
On a day to day basis this involves leading an audit team, visiting clients on site around various parts of the country, with a focus on providing a smooth service and experience to our clients.
On a day to day basis this involves leading an audit team, visiting clients on site around various parts of the country, with a focus on providing a smooth service and experience to our clients.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
Buzzacott is a fantastic place to work, particularly joining as a graduate or a school leaver. The firm focuses on it's training and development with a great HR/apprenticeship support team. I joined a team and are surrounded by those in a similar position, and managers who have also once also been in your spot, making them extremely understanding of the pressures you may face, around exam periods.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
By undertaking a school leaver programme at Buzzacott, I have developed significantly, both as a person, and professionally. Since joining as a fresh 18 year old to now, I have noticed a massive change. I have gained significant experience in audit and accounting, whilst completing both my AAT and ACA alongside working practice.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
The structure and focus from the learning and development team is the best part about my role at Buzzacott. The process is organised, structured and with continuing support throughout. At Buzzacott you do not feel like just a 'number', the team help tailor your programme to you, and support any personal needs you may have individually. I couldn't fault our learning and development team.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
As mentioned above, Buzzacott provides support in all aspects without fail. Continuing catch up's from a range of people, HR team members, the learning and development team, line managers, mentors, and the fact the team around you are all going through the same experience, really makes you feel extra supported.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
First intuition are great, you get allocated a specific mentor to guide you through and provide support.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
The ACA directly supports my role as an audit associate, seeing similarities in most aspects, it works in synergy.
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
Over my time at Buzzacott I have been involved in various sports teams such as the run club and the netball team. Buzzacott also provides a wide range of regular social events and networks for all to get involved in. Buzzacott is a very sociable firm.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Buzzacott to a friend?
Yes
Why?
All of the above reasons
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Buzzacott?
Research your role. Understand what it is you are applying for, whether that be audit or business services. Come open minded, ask lots of questions and ultimately be ready to learn and throw yourself in!
