Audit Apprentice/Audit Associate Review
at National Audit Office
Degree Apprenticeship
Accounting, Audit
Victoria, Greater London
Review Submitted: March 2026
Overall Rating
4.5 /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!
4.5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.4/5
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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
I began as an apprentice in our internal finance team. My role involved accounts payable work; responding to colleagues queries regarding expenses, travel, budget management, paying invoices etc and also doing accounting task as part of our financial reporting function.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
The ACA qualification we work towards is very well respected and as an apprentice you complete these in just over 4 years making exams more manageable. The workload is generally reasonable and provides a good work life balance. The people are extremely nice to work with and accommodating.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have become far more proficient in excel, i have learnt lots of technical accounting knowledge through college and work and have improved my soft skills.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
reasonable hours, exams spread out in a manageable way.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
There is a professional training team function who support trainees with exams such as by booking college, providing us with study leave etc. However historically there have been a number of admin issues with these areas.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
Adequate resources are provided and tutors are very helpfull. They could improve by giving better feedback on mock assessments.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
It helps to develop technical accounting knowledge however the qualification largely focuses on private sector accounting.
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
There are a number of sports teams such as a running club, netball team, tennis club and football. There are also some other events such as an annual Christmas party and film quizzes. We also have an apprentice network made of trainees who support each other through the programme. In the past this network has organised social events for apprentices.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend National Audit Office to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Good compensation and a very good work life balance
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to National Audit Office?
Focus on understanding the NAO values and role
