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Audit Trainee Review

at Mercer and Hole LLP

Graduate Scheme

Audit

London

Review Submitted: April 2026

Overall Rating

4.2 /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 the Role
4.4/5 - Experience & Company Culture
4/5 - Recommendations & Advice

Overview of the Role

Overall, how would you describe your experience at Mercer and Hole LLP?
very welcoming, easy to integrate into the company
What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?
junior audit pnl work, substantive testing, client site work, stock takes
i enjoy on site work as it broadens experience
To what extent does your role give you the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and feel valued by your team?
4/5
small teams on audits so easy to contribute meaningfully
How does your compensation package - including perks & benefits - fairly remunerate you for the work you do?
3/5
standard graduate salary for industry
How well do you feel the role is preparing you for your future career?
5/5
audit good baseline experience for working with financial statements very applicable for broad range of careers
How would you rate the extent to which you were developing new or existing skills through formal training and your day-to-day role?
4/5
very new so constantly developing new skills through both training and role - more on the job work, little formal training

Experience & Company Culture

How is the support you receive?
4/5
easy to talk to seniors/managers, buddy system isnt particularly effective
How is your work-life balance?
5/5
great work life balance
What is the organisational culture, values and general atmosphere like?
5/5
very welcoming and inclusive, flexi work policy
How would you rate Mercer and Hole LLP initiatives when it comes to equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility?
4/5
unsure however company is inclusive
How would you rate Mercer and Hole LLP CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) initiatives?
4/5
unsure - im aware of a welbeing team and a charity team

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Mercer and Hole LLP to a friend?
Yes
Why?
a very welcoming and friendly company, easy to integrate for anyone
How well did the role match your expectations based on the recruitment process?
4/5
recruitment process was telling of the culture
When considering the recruitment & onboarding process, have you any specific tips or advice you would give to others applying to Mercer and Hole LLP?
that being easy to get along with is just as important as technical skills
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