Corporate Assistant Review

Item: Corporate Assistant at Forvis Mazars
Rating: 4.8
Author: Anonymous

at Forvis Mazars

Degree Apprenticeship

Audit, Banking

Manchester

Review Submitted: April 2026

Overall Rating

4.8 /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 - Overview of Role

5/5 - Skills Development

4.6/5 - 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

audit work, senioring on audits of banks and building socities as we audit the financial services sector

To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

5/5

really good for development opportunities

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

5/5

doing the ACA exams, to become a chartered accounting under the ICAEW.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?

3/5

AAT was less structured as they were phasing it out , but ACA is structured.

How much support do you receive from your employer?

5/5

managers are lovely and very supportive.

How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

5/5

alot of support, there is a 24/7 support hub where i can ask any questions, this is under BPP

How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

5/5

all of the ACA exams relate to audit work, learning the accounting treatments i theory to then apply to my job role when auditting my clients and questioning their professional accounting treatment.

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

I'm a Manchester Office Embassador, an early careers rep, and also on the Social Committee.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Forvis Mazars to a friend?

Yes

Why?

People culture, and support from seniors is really good. Alot of opportunity for progression and pushing my limits to maximise my potential, which is perfect for young professionals trying to climb the corporate ladder.