FS Assurance Review

by EY

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    2.9

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • Overall I enjoyed the experience and it allowed me to properly see into the company and what working there is like. There were other interns also on it so it’s nice not being the only one and therefore the social side is also good fun. The team I was placed in was also very good.

    4/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • I had lots of questions to ask but never felt like I was being an annoyance by asking them. They were all very helpful and I was being given proper work to complete therefore felt like I was properly contributing to the team. This overall made the experience more enjoyable.

    5/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • I worked closely with my seniors and managers for a period as well as shadowing a partner. They were all very accommodating and answered any questions at any time. They were always there to help out if I needed it without being too overlooking. It was also interesting seeing what work they get to do and attending meetings with the partner.

    5/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • Some days I had more work than others. As I was placed in audit and the internship covered the summer months when audit is less busy there was less work to be done however I was given responsibility in the task and got to enjoy completing a whole audit of the smaller entities from start to finish.

    4/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • We were given full tasks to do and complete and had the chance to ask questions along the way. We then signed it off as having completed that section and then it was reviewed and we were left comments which we also then could work on to improve and finish the work.

    5/5

  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • It definitely gave me skills that would help me for life but not so much for uni life and my degree. Arriving on time every day and learning the work life balance as well as making friends with the team are skills that I will continue to use. It also taught me about working in the city and the lifestyle that comes with that.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • The atmosphere was always positive and the team were always friendly. I never felt like there was no one I could ask for help which was nice. The atmosphere always encouraged work and made me feel comfortable. It was also more social than I thought an office would be which made it more enjoyable.

    5/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • It was very organised and there were quite a few socials planned for the interns so that we could get to know each other to make the experience more enjoyable. It seemed well planned within teams and there was lots for me to do if I did not have as much work to do one day.

    5/5

  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • I was taught how to complete all the tasks that needed completing and by the end was a lot more confidence in completing the work. It was good because instead of only giving us easy work they gave us harder stuff and spent time teaching us how to do it.

    5/5

  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
  • Company Parties/Events

    Working from home

    5/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • Their grad programme sounds good as it also involves college and getting a qualification at the end of it therefore I think that this is a good offer. However there is not flexibility to switch from the service line you complete the internship in to a different one for the grad offer.

    3/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
  • Yes there were lots of opportunities to meet during the first couple of weeks therefore we could make friends and then after work we often went for a drink or to meet up with each other. This helped with the atmosphere in the office and made it more fun overall.

    5/5

  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
  • It was very expensive as we were in central London and therefore all the bars are highly priced. Train tickets are also very expensive however there is always lots going on wherever in London. £10 drinks are not good however going out for team drinks often got expensed so that was good.

    1/5

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • It was good lots of bars however very expensive considering everyone is a student. But to be expected in central London.

    4/5

  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
  • Whilst we did meet up with the interns there weren’t loads of opportunities after the first couple weeks

    2/5

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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Audit

London

August 2019


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