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Assurance Associate Review

at EY

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Accounting, Audit

London, UK

Review Submitted: April 2025

Overall Rating

3.9 /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!

3/5 - Overview of Role
4/5 - Skills Development
3.8/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
3/5
Auditor
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
I am enjoying it, but it is tough and I sometimes feel less supported by EY than I thought I would be

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
A lot of skills, excel, communication, teamwork, presentation skills, public speaking, financial accounting, specific modules part of accounting qualification.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
very well. sometimes however, there is a lack of structure in the student team
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
a good amount
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
2/5
not a lot. Bpp do not respond to emails and have left me unanswered many times
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
it is very relevant
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
yes, sports, societies, recruitment events

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend EY to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Very nice, friendly management and colleagues, understanding of your personal life and great opportunities to grow.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to EY?
Make sure that you are prepared to study more as professional qualifications are hard!
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