Audit Apprentice Review
at Mercer and Hole LLP
School Leaver Programme
Accounting, Audit
Milton Keynes
Review Submitted: April 2026
Overall Rating
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!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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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
• Assist within the wider team by obtaining audit evidence necessary to support opinions given.
• Prepare analysis of accounting data from clients’ books and records.
• Ensure audit files have all relevant documentation on the appropriate section; check appropriate and sufficient documentation obtained to support the opinion and documenting all conclusions
• Engagement with client staff in the gathering of appropriate audit evidence.
• Working to budgets and timetables, bringing matters to the attention of the senior or manager, particularly when actual time is in excess of budget.
• Involvement in the planning, execution and finalisation of the audit assignment supporting the Manager
• Ensure compliance with internal and external (regulatory) requirements
• Identify and understand client needs, including sometimes providing initial solutions to client challenges, then communicating these needs and solutions to the Manager
• Build strong relationships with new and established clients.
• Carry out ad hoc assignments as may be reasonably required
• Prepare analysis of accounting data from clients’ books and records.
• Ensure audit files have all relevant documentation on the appropriate section; check appropriate and sufficient documentation obtained to support the opinion and documenting all conclusions
• Engagement with client staff in the gathering of appropriate audit evidence.
• Working to budgets and timetables, bringing matters to the attention of the senior or manager, particularly when actual time is in excess of budget.
• Involvement in the planning, execution and finalisation of the audit assignment supporting the Manager
• Ensure compliance with internal and external (regulatory) requirements
• Identify and understand client needs, including sometimes providing initial solutions to client challenges, then communicating these needs and solutions to the Manager
• Build strong relationships with new and established clients.
• Carry out ad hoc assignments as may be reasonably required
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
- Analytical skills
- Attention to detail
- Organised with the ability to meet strict deadlines
- Communication (with clients/colleagues)
- Skills utilisting accounting systems (Xero, Sage, Quickbooks, Proaudit CCH Audit automation, CCH Accounts Production, Microsoft Excel)
- Attention to detail
- Organised with the ability to meet strict deadlines
- Communication (with clients/colleagues)
- Skills utilisting accounting systems (Xero, Sage, Quickbooks, Proaudit CCH Audit automation, CCH Accounts Production, Microsoft Excel)
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Good progression, no step up has ever felt too small or too big
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
All exams & training fees covered. Employer ensures training provider(s) are of the highest quality & take actions to resolve if I am unsatisfied
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Al the time, whether that be weekends or bank holidays as well. Tutors are approachable and there are plentiful resources to aid learning.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
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
Networking activities are frequent, and we also play football against other firms & internally. Mercer & Hole put on some fantastic social events which are highly appreciated by the staff.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Mercer and Hole LLP to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Fantastic place to work with a brilliant, friendly culture. We pride ourselves on growth and there are a lot of apprentices here who all help & support each other. We all feel confident to ask any questions to anyone in the firm - whether that be a partner or first year trainee.
On top of that, we strive deliver high-quality in all our work. We have thorough review processes which provide you with lots of opportunities to develop & learn from your mistakes. This feedback is always constructive to improve each other.
On top of that, we strive deliver high-quality in all our work. We have thorough review processes which provide you with lots of opportunities to develop & learn from your mistakes. This feedback is always constructive to improve each other.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Mercer and Hole LLP?
Have a positive attitude to learn & develop
