Corporate Assistant Review
at Forvis Mazars
Degree Apprenticeship
Audit
Edinburgh
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
Assisting audits of middle market companies. Involves planning, completing fieldwork & completion of audits. Cross referencing documents, testing balances & having regular meetings regarding progress.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
There is a good mix of learning & working. Very good work/life balance. Friendly & helpful colleagues.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
My independence & communication skills have improved greatly. My critical thinking skills have evolved. I have a better understanding of accountancy and how it works.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
I am working on audits for most of the year and receive time to study for my qualifications.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
My employer offers extra study leave days to help with studying. We have dedicated people managers who help us if we have any questions that need answering.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
ICAS is my training provider. There are regular workshops for exams that we take, highly qualified tutors who are happy to help when you have any questions.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
As the ICAS qualification is an accountancy qualification therefore as we are auditing the financial statements of companies there is a direct link between what we learn at ICAS and the work we do at the job which allows me to greater understand what I am working on.
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 regular office and team socials. There are annual events such as the Christmas party & the summer BBQ. There is a running club and also lots of networking events are put on.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Forvis Mazars to a friend?
Yes
Why?
A good mix of working & training. Helpful colleagues and a good work/life balance.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Forvis Mazars?
Show why you want to work at Forvis Mazars & show passion about the position you are applying for.
