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Audit Assistant Review

at RSM

Placement (10 Months+)

Audit

Southampton

Review Submitted: May 2023

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 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - Support and Guidance
5/5 - 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.
Day-to-day tasks vary depending on the stage of the audit and type of audit that you are working on. Independent work is assigned to each audit team member which will contribute to the completion of the audit. Often working alongside colleagues from a variety of seniority and a diverse selection of clients.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
During my time in audit I was given a lot of responsibility and independent to complete assigned tasks and file areas. This has helped accelerate my practical knowledge. Although, given responsibility of these tasks there was still ample opportunity to ask questions or receive help when needed.
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?
Working in audit has strengthened my communication, collaboration and organisational skills as these are required in day-to-day activities. I have also learnt a wide range of IT and excel skills whilst working in audit.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
5/5
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?
Over the year I have received support from a wide variety of colleague's which has helped to improve the skills and knowledge I started my placement with.
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?
I could not fault the general team and office atmosphere and company culture at RSM. This has enabled me to really enjoy my time on placement.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
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 very much enjoyed my time at RSM. I have been able to develop both my academic knowledge and personal skills, providing me with a great foundation to build upon in my future career. I have also been able to work and learn from a variety of colleagues whilst encountering a diverse range of clients. I would highly recommend an audit placement at RSM.
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 RSM
5/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend RSM to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to RSM
To be yourself when applying.
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