Assistant Accountant Review

by EY

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.7
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • I enjoyed my internship throughly. It was a friendly atmosphere to work in, everyone was very approachable.

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • Everyone was very friendly, i felt a real effort was made to make me feel part of the team

    5/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • This was fantastic. The support was very well structured.

    5/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • there was usually something set up for me, and on the occasions where there was not, a collegue would find something suitable for me to do,

    4/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • I was given as much responsibility as i wanted, which was a lot. i felt i was contributing.

    5/5

  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • As my degree is in Accounting, it was great to have some background knowledge on the area.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • it was quiet, but i was not there much

    4/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • i was very impressed with the organisation of the internship. very well organised!

    5/5

  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • Ernst & Young invested heavily in their interns.

    5/5

  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
  • 3/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • i got a job!

    5/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
  • very good social scene, things were organised all the time.

    5/5

  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
  • a little expensive.

    2/5

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • not the best, but alright.

    3/5

  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
  • i was only there for six weeks, so none presented themselves.

    3/5

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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Accounting

East of England

November 2011


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