Assurance Associate Review
at EY
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Audit
Leeds
Review Submitted: March 2025
Overall Rating
4.8 /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
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.6/5
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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
Audit the financial statements of a wide range of different companies in different industries. This involves analyzing different accounts and communicating with clients.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I really enjoy all aspects of my programme. I enjoy learning and studying for my accounting qualification alongside work.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Yes, i have developed strong analytical and communicational skills. I have learnt how to work well under tight deadlines and communicate effectively both within my team and with clients.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
The programme is very well structured and allows me to be extremely organised, particularly when working under a tight deadline.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
My employer has been extremely supportive so far and always made it clear that they are there for support.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
My training provider has been very helpful and supportive so far, particularly around managing studies alongside work.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
Very much so. I have utilised a lot of the accounting and assurance knowledge within my work so far, particularly when analysing information received from the client.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
3/5
Yes, there are a range of different activities and events, such as the womens network, football and various charity events.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend EY to a friend?
Yes
Why?
EY has a scope of different opportunities which allow you to progress and work with a diverse range of people from different industries, levels and backgrounds.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to EY?
Consider the EY values and how they align with your own. EY values are prominent in all aspects of the work so it's really important that your values align.
