Audit Associate Review

by Grant Thornton

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Rating

4.4/5
  • The Role
    4.7
  • The Company
    4.4
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • I have thoroughly enjoyed my time with Grant Thornton during the year as my technical and personal skills have been positively tested.

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

    • The responsibility I have been given during the year has meant that colleagues have had to place reliance on the quality of my work.

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

    • The opportunities I have been faced with during the year have been met with firm support from my Senior members of staff. This has allowed me to explore other service lines and get a better understanding of the Grant Thornton product.

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

    • Although there was a seasonal element to the volume of work, the general workload normally involved working overtime at some point during the week.

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

    • Due to the philosophy exercised at Grant Thornton I experienced a large amount of responsibility.

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

    • This year has enabled me to see how my degree studies would be useful in the accountancy profession.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere in the Southampton office was very vibrant. As you would be normally out at a client's site, when you returned to the office you were integrating with the other members of the audit team. The audit team would always made sure I understood what was required and set me appropriate tasks, which developed in complexity as my year progressed.

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

    • My industrial placement had the same structure as a graduate scheme therefore you received the same training and development support as the trainees in the office.

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

    • I went to a number of internal training courses aimed to improve my personal soft skills as well as my technical ability. This often involved spending time at the Bradenham Manor facility, which was a great way to integrate with others members of staff.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Working from home

    Healthcare/Dental
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I am aware of the opportunities within the central and regional offices with Grant Thornton and believe the support is there to allow my career to develop.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Socially there are internal and external events across the UK.

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

    • Southampton offered good accommodation facilities at a good price. The work environment was very social and there were always opportunities to grab a drink with a colleague from work.

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

    • Nightlife was good but limited.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Southampton is a lively city and there are plenty of places to visit and explore.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Accounting

South East

July 2015

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