Audit Associate Review
at PKF Smith Cooper
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Audit
Birmingham
Review Submitted: April 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!
4/5
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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:
4/5
Managing audits and teaching new starters how to complete audit testing.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
Hard work juggling study and work but rewarding.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Yes, time management, managing a team, client relationships etc.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
I book my courses once I have agreed the time off with a manager
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I feel supported and can ask for help when needed.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
I can contact Kaplan at any time and usually receive a quick response.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
Knowledge learned through my qualification directly impacts and improves my 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.)
4/5
I have been invited to a few networking events which are good fun. I am not involved in any other extra-curricular due to still studying.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend PKF Smith Cooper to a friend?
Yes
Why?
There is a good team and progression is available once you become qualified. Good social events are put on for the audit team and firm which makes it fun. There is support if you need it and a good work life balance with the ability to work from home.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to PKF Smith Cooper?
You need to be able to manage your time between work, study and your own social life. It requires hard work and dedication - but it is very rewarding!
