PQ Audit Associate Review
at EY
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Audit
London
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
Plan audit work and understand the client’s business
Test balances and transactions using samples
Review supporting documents and controls
Analyse figures and investigate differences
Discuss queries and adjustments with the client
Document work clearly in audit workpapers
Review others’ work and clear review points
Test balances and transactions using samples
Review supporting documents and controls
Analyse figures and investigate differences
Discuss queries and adjustments with the client
Document work clearly in audit workpapers
Review others’ work and clear review points
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Work environment is positive, surrounded by many great people who I can not only learn so much from but also can trust and rely on as friends
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learnt so many different things which are not limited to audit specific skills, but wider skills applicable in day to day life
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
College and exams are well timetabled, reducing stress and allowing us to fully grasp any concepts
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
There are counsellors, buddies, peer groups, apprenticeship coaches and colleagues, all of whom are willing to help
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
First Intuition provide mocks which they mark and provide feedback on, tutors to answer any questions
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
Skills and knowledge I gain from my exams can be seen in the work I perform, allowing me to mold the general understanding I have to the business I am auditing
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 lots, there are departmental challenges as well as societies and more informal activities
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend EY to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Overall an incredible place to work
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to EY?
Be yourself, enjoy it, try to learn as much as possible from those around you
