Audit Assistant Review

I really enjoyed my placement with RSM UK. I had the opportunity to gain an insight to many different business' across the UK and was given responsibility and ownership over my own work.

Throughout the placement year we were given appraisal forms to fill out and therefore I received feedback from my colleagues on a regular basis. This helped me feel valued and also let me know which areas I needed to improve/work on for the future.

I feel that throughout my placement year I was continually supported by my supervisors - through regular update meetings, appraisal processes and day to day conversations.

The majority of the time I was busy and spent most of the week out at various clients and performing audits. Occasionally there was a lapse in the workload and I did struggle for work. Overall the workload was quite varied depending on the time of year and the booking of jobs.

I feel I was given a lot of responsibility and ownership over my own work. This responsibility was given early on and support was provided to ensure the responsibility wasn't too much.

I think I developed skills that will help a lot during my final year of studies. I also believe that this placement year will help me tremendously during my ACCA exams after I finish University.

The atmosphere is friendly and helpful - a very pleasant and professional place to work.

The work was organised very well - from my first day to my last I have been booked onto training courses, jobs and various work events. RSM also helped when communicated with my University and facilitated a meeting during work hours with my placement tutor.

RSM sent all of the new employees down to a residential training centre for the first three weeks of the job. This allowed us to get familiar with each other and spend three weeks learning about the job. We were sent on training courses periodically and the company invested a lot in the training of the younger staff members.

My job prospects are great with the organisation - providing I go on to achieve a 2:1 in my degree I can come back to employment after I finish. I also have the option to transfer offices to another area of the UK.

I made a lot of friends and attended many social events through work with my fellow students and colleagues. Many of whom I plan to see regularly after I finish my placement.

The cost of living and socialising was around average - not too expensive. I did live at home with my parents during the year so didn't really experience the cost of living in the city.

The nightlife in Nottingham is great and ever changing. There are many new bars and restaurants popping up all over the centre of Nottingham, There is also a good choice of clubs and pubs.

Like most cities there are opportunities for activities in all sort of different fields.