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EY

Assurance Intern Review

at EY

Internship (1 Month+)

Audit

Birmingham

Review Submitted: September 2025

Overall Rating

4.6 /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 - Overview of Role
4/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - Support and Guidance
4.8/5 - Company Culture
5/5 - Overall Experience
5/5 - Future Career Prospects

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
Responsibilities include walkthroughs with client finance teams to understand business processes and assess internal controls, helping shape tailored audit procedures. Performed sample testing on insurance balances, ensuring compliance with IFRS standards and EY’s global audit methodology. Utilised EY Canvas to document audit work, track client progress, and manage deliverables across multiple engagements. Worked directly with clients and senior team members in a fast-paced environment, strengthening my communication, analytical, and teamwork skills.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
I was given a sufficient amount of responsibility to learn the role and also interact with clients
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
4/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
During my EY Assurance internship, I gained hands-on experience in external audit, developing skills in financial testing, controls walkthroughs, and risk assessment while using EY Canvas and other audit tools. I strengthened my ability to analyse financial data, document findings clearly, and apply professional scepticism. The role also enhanced my client communication, teamwork, and time management skills, as I worked closely with colleagues and clients in the insurance sector to deliver high-quality audit work under tight deadlines.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
4/5
How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
4/5
How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
4/5
Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
4/5

Support and Guidance

How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
I received ample support and guidance from multiple team members, including my buddy and counsellor, who actively provided feedback and support
How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
5/5
How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
5/5

Company Culture

What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
Everyone is extremely receptive and friendly, which makes the whole internship a much easier process
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
4/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
5/5
How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
5/5

Overall Experience

To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
I really enjoyed my internship at EY as it gave me valuable exposure to external audit in the insurance sector. I particularly liked the balance of technical learning—such as using EY Canvas, testing financial data, and understanding risk assessment—combined with professional development through client interaction and teamwork. The fast-paced environment challenged me but also motivated me, and I appreciated the supportive culture within the team. Overall, it confirmed my interest in audit and gave me confidence in pursuing this career path.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend EY to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to EY
Interact with others and do not hesitate to ask a question; it creates more of a task if you ask a question later rather than sooner.

Future Career Prospects

Please rate the future employment prospects at EY
5/5
Did you receive an offer to return as a graduate?
Yes
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