Audit Trainee Review
by EY
This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.
Rating
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The Role
4.3
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The Company
4.4
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The Culture
4.4
- 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
- 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
- 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
- 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
- 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
- 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
- 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
- 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
- 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
- 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
- 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
- 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
- 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
- 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
- 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
The Role
Initially I didn't enjoy it that much as I felt like I was thrown into the deep end a bit. However, I quickly discovered that I was on a particularly complex client and as soon as I went to a new client, it was much easier and more enjoyable. But by the end of the year I absolutely loved my role and the company and can't wait to go back
My colleagues were always very complimentary about my efforts and they congratulated me for exceptional performance with a number of rewards e.g. £50 values awards; food and drink and a trip to Florida!
I had little contact with my supervisor but all of the managers on each job were great with support and guidance. I never felt that I had noone to talk to as there was always more than enough people to help and offer advice
After settling in (the first 2-3 months) I was extremely busy. I was given the oppotunity to be independent and manage my own work. Many of my colleagues got to understand that I get the job done so they would leave me to manage my own projects and I never was sat doing pointless jobs.
I was treated like a first year graduate and given areas which not even some first years would be trusted to work on. If your manager can see that you want to learn and try to work on new areas they will happily pass on more responsability
I became much more organised and am able to get things done with greater efficiency
The Company
It was OK. I know that many other offices seem to have had a better atmosphere but I strongly believe it is what you make it. If you want to get involved, there's plenty to do
Fabulous! Although there was a little confusion at the end surrounding round table grading and job offers which annoyed everyone a little bit
I attended top notch courses as well as completed 2 ICAS exams so they invested a huge amount
Sports and Social Club
Subsidised/Company Gym
Company Parties/Events
Working from home
Looking forward to returning!
The Culture
Being accommodated in London for the first 6 weeks of our placement was a great oppotunity to bond with the rest of my peers. We regularly met up during the year as well- both through EY and independently
Very cheap area!
Different to what I was used to but still good
There was netball and events now and then e.g. meetings, christmas party, summer ball but there could have been a lot more
Details
Placement (10 Months+)
West Midlands
November 2011
