Trainee audit and assurance Review

by EY

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.4/5
  • The Role
    3.7
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    2.4

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

    • A massive learning curve, great development oportunities and oopportunity to work with large corporate accounts.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Depends on resourcing. If you were on a team for a long time (1 month+) you would make great friends, work together as a fully intergrated team and have socials. If less, eg 1 week, you would not be assigned as valuable tasks as the others.

    3/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • The counsellor/buddy system provides lots of support and initial training is good for basic fundamental knowledge.

    4/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • The hours are long in busy season, and there is an expectation to work whenever is needed throughout the year, eg evenings and weekends.

    2/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was given full sets of accounts as my own, and was often at client site by myself to complete the work.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Incredible learning curve, qualifications with ICAS offered and good brand name on the CV

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • everyone was approachable, however often worked out of client site so it was dependent on the team ou were with.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • The induction, training and intern interaction was briliant. Once in the working world you are treated like a norml employee. Sometimes it was forgotten that an intern needed on the job coaching.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • There are frequent training sessions, ICAS qualification training schemse to become a CA and online courses available if wanted.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Career progression looks good and completion of the training contract is appealing.

    4/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

    • Yes - good friendships were made in the group

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Rent and travel is expensive in London

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • There was not a lot of time for night life

    1/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Frequent socialising networking days, and frequent emails for football sessions, social drinks and team meals.

    4/5
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Placement (10 Months+)

Accounting, Audit, Investment Banking, Banking

London

July 2013

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