Assurance Trainee Review

by EY

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.6
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • The job is quite challenging and varied with different clients. I always learned something new and gained incredible skills during the placement.

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

    • Very friendly colleagues and the teams make an effort to get to know you more.

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

    • Managers encourage you to ask questions and are very approachable. You can ask any colleague for help in your team and they will be happy to help.

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

    • Audit is quite cyclical and there is a busy season from around January to April where everyone will work longer hours. Other times of the year the work life balance is better and more stable.

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

    • Initially given things that any first year would do, which is already more for our level given that we have not graduated. By the end of the placement you were given more responsibility and accountability for your parts of the audit. It was well recognised and rewarded when you worked hard.

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

    • From simple things such as organisation of time and daily tasks, prioritising and managing the workflow to more complicated excel formulas and massive spreadsheets. Training was important as we did some of our exams towards the qualification.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Many different people with characters. There are always things happening and a chance to get involved in various fundraising events.

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

    • Really well organised throughout the year starting from the training and with the end of year party. They really look after you.

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

    • We started our professional qualification exams and had various training days.

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

    • Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Been offered a graduate position when I finish uni.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Fellow placement students always organised something as well as the grads who worked with us.

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

    • Living in London is a bit more expensive than other cities

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Anything you can imagine

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

    • Lots of social events, team drinks and audit meals. Opportunities to get involved with organising various events for the department and do voluntary work.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

November 2013

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