Audit Associate Review

Item: Audit Associate at Buzzacott
Rating: 4.9
Author: Anonymous

at Buzzacott

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Audit

London

Review Submitted: March 2025

Overall Rating

4.9 /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!

5/5 - Overview of Role

5/5 - Skills Development

4.8/5 - 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 as an auditor in the charity and not for profit sector. My main role is orientated around completing audits and managing my audit team.

To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

5/5

I thoroughly enjoyed my programme. Being able to apply knowledge that I learnt in college in my day to day role was a massive motivation boost and has helped me develop my passion for accounting.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

5/5

Over my time at Buzzacott I have developed countless skills including use of excel and audit software as well as inter personal skills including communication (both inter company and with clients) and leadership through managing my audit team.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?

5/5

Buzzacott structured my programme extremely well, initially starting as a Level 3 AAT from school, working my way up through my level 4 and then finally my ACA. It helped develop a solid foundation which my further studies have been based on.

How much support do you receive from your employer?

5/5

My employer was super understanding of the process. Given that the majority of my managers have gone through the same apprenticeship of me they understood the additional pressure I had during exam times, and supported me where they could.

How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

4/5

First Intuition provided me with well written up to date training materials and had tutors who were passionate about the subjects they were teaching, and were happy to help with queries and set up calls outside of college hours.

How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

5/5

I was able to implement all knowledge I learnt in my role. This allowed me to feel more confident in talking to clients as I had a better understanding of the topics we were discussing.

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

Buzzacott has a number of social committees and events ranging rom running clubs to quiz socials. It allows new members of staff to implement quickly into the company and build a community.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Buzzacott to a friend?

Yes

Why?

Buzzacott has supported me throughout my studies and has helped me develop not only my technical skills abut also my personal development, making me a more confident person. I would recommend this role to anybody who is looking for a supporting space to start their career.