Audit Trainee Review

by EY

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.7
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    2.5

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed the fact that there was always something new to do. You continually worked with different people and on different projects. There is a lot to learn and I never got bored. You get to speak to company management and the skills and knowledge you gain is extensive

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

    • EY have a very people friendly culture. From day one coaching was given and colleagues continually would ask how you are doing and whether you needed any help. Help was always available and you could get help from anyone in your team from senior managers to executives etc

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

    • As mentioned coaching and training made available was fantastic! I always felt I was supported

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

    • 90% of the time you will be incredibly busy especially during peak audit season

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

    • The key to how much responsibility you are given is always ask for more! If you want to work on a specific area or on a particular project just ask! I was given more and more responsibility as the year went, and as I became more confident and my audit knowledge grew. Some takes were sometimes a bit challenging but help was always available

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

    • I gained key business and professional skills! Coaching was not only limited to the work at hand but I was also coached on business etiquette e.g. how to write emails to important client staff.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Was hardly in the office! You're always at the client site! Some client offices were more interesting than others. The most important thing however is working with a good team and you also trying to encourage a good team working environment.

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

    • I did not feel like a placement student but rather a graduate and full time employee of EY

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

    • A huge investment is made of placement student as they would hope that if you perform well both in work and exams (yes you sit the first two professional accountancy exams either ACA/CA) that they would have trained you well enough for them to strongly consider you coming back after you graduate

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

    • Flexi Time

    National Travel

    Company Parties/Events
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Well if you perform well they will almost certainly employ you as a graduate. Just remember that your placement year is basically a 1 year interview! They will be watching how you work and assess whether you work at the level expected as a graduate. I had this in mind from the get go and that's how I got my offer

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Team outings and Friday after work drinks every now and then. Plus throughout the year there are quite a few events solely for placement students (a chance to reunite with everyone again) and some for all employees of certain levels nationwide

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • I worked in the Reading office so still pretty expensive but cheap compared to London.

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

    • Not much going on in Reading but every now and again there were opportunities to have drinks after work

    2/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Student recruitment events mainly! Get involved!

    4/5
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Placement (10 Months+)

South East

August 2015

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