Audit Associate - Insurance 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
3.4
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The Company
3.9
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The Culture
3.1
- 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
As with any job, there were days that I really enjoyed, and other days when I would quite frankly rather be anywhere else. Overall though, I would say my experience was generally positive. It was a pleasing environment to work in for a year, and I would happily go back as a full-time employee.
Despite being an industrial placement student, I felt just like any other team member. I was given a high level of responsibility in some instances and relished the opportunity to further myself.
From a variety of avenues, be it my line manager, manager on a specific job, or even higher up the hierarchy; help was usually available with regards to any aspect of working life with EY.
The nature of my time with EY as an auditor within insurance was dependent on what time of year it was, as it's a very seasonal profession. In January and the few months afterwards, I was consistently putting in 60+ hour weeks. Once this period is out the way however, the work/life balance is much easier to maintain.
I was essentially left to my own devices if that is how I wished to tackle situations. Of course, for many occasions I would have to enlist help from my team. But when I wanted responsibility and could effectively show that I could deal with it, I was given it.
I feel that it was very beneficial to be able build upon theory learnt at university in a wider, business context. I see the year's experience as channelling my future career direction in a positive light.
The Company
Out-of-work activities were commonplace, but in general work in the office was the predominant theme - and that is the ethos that was sought to remain.
The intake was around 60 people, and the programme was designed around our individual needs.
Around 40 of us were enlisted as part of the accountancy board, ICAS, in which we took a 'taster' two exams over the summer.
Flexi Time
Subsidised/Company Gym
National Travel
Company Parties/Events
Working from home
Upon completion of my year in industry, I was offered the job on a full-time placement once I've completed my degree.
The Culture
My peer group was spread out across numerous regions, however the graduate intake kind of took me under their wing and involved me in a fair amount of social activities.
Central London - incredibly expensive no matter how you look at it.
LONDON
Many sports clubs, CSR opportunities, team drinks etc.
Details
Placement (10 Months+)
Accounting, Business Operations, Investment Banking, Banking
London
November 2013
