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S&W

Audit assistant Review

at S&W

Internship (1 Month+)

Accounting, Audit

London

Review Submitted: November 2022

Overall Rating

4.9 /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
4.8/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - Support and Guidance
4.8/5 - Company Culture
5/5 - Overall Experience
5/5 - Future Career Prospects

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
Learning about the audit process and applying knowledge to real world clients.
Completing various audit processes and communicating with clients to gain the required information to expertly assess the companies in question.
Contributing to various areas of the audit process and working alongside coworkers at various levels of seniority.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
I was tasked with completing audit processes for real clients and contributing to the audit of several companies, including working at various stages of the audit process.
I also spoke directly with clients to obtain required information to assist with the process
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
5/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
I have improved my communication skills on both a personal and professional levels by speaking regularly with clients and coworkers.
My analytical skills have improved from needing to ensure an audit is carried out with complete accuracy to confirm the validity of the process being correctly completed
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
4/5
How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
5/5
Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
5/5

Support and Guidance

How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
I received lots of support.
All interns were given a 'buddy' to sit with in the office to both gain and insight and to be able to easily ask for help.
Working with employees of various seniority levels meant I could gain an insight from several perspectives to develop a well-rounded understanding.
How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
5/5
How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
5/5

Company Culture

What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
There is a very positive and friendly atmosphere from a young team with a good mix of older employees, and there is an active attempt from all employees to ensure everyone is able to feel a part of the team and get to know people on a personal level outside of the work environment.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
4/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
5/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
5/5
How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
5/5

Overall Experience

To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
I had a really enjoyable time gaining an insight into the financial services world and built relationships for a lifetime, despite only being there for a short period of time.
Everyone was very helpful and friendly, and I never felt like I was out of my depth or being put under too much pressure.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5

Future Career Prospects

Please rate the future employment prospects at S&W
5/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend S&W to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to S&W
Be self assured and speak with conviction, the interviewers are very friendly and want to see you succeed so have the confidence to speak your mind and express your knowledge.
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