Audit and Assurance Review

by EY

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • It was a new experience adjusting to different offices, different teams of people and different tasks you were set.

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

    • It felt like they could always rely on me when they had a lot of work to be doing. Even if it were the easy parts, I felt as though they really appreciated me there to do it.

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

    • Everyone was always happy to give advice on their working experience and development. Additionally if I had any queries with the work I was doing anyone would be happy to help.

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

    • There were some days that were very quiet. The team I was working with tried their best to find work for me.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was given the responsibility of completing a whole section of the audit by myself, the payroll transaction testing.

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

    • It didn't so much help me with my studies but it really helped me with my commercial awareness and understanding businesses.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Did not spend much time in the office as we were out on client's sites a lot of the time. But when we were in the office it was fun with the other interns, sometimes dull when there was a lack of work available.

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

    • Every aspect was thoroughly organised thought through and there was good communication between all aspects of the programme.

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

    • We received a 3 day residential induction training programme, and then also had to research and present a tendor pitch to Executive Directors and Senior Managers. They provided feedback on this.

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

    • National Travel

    Company Parties/Events
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I received a job offer, the organisation is very friendly with good communication and prospects for promotion.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • The area where my office was located was not great for socialising after work. However we organised a Rounders match between the office which was well attended.

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

    • Lived at home. We went out for dinner and lunches very regularly which were really nice.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Not used.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Rounders match, evening meals and there was a regional final event with 100 interns residential again. VERY fun.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Accounting, Business Operations

South East

October 2013

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