Audit Assistant Review

by RSM

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    3.5
  • The Culture
    2.8

    The Role

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

    • Thoroughly enjoyed it, gained a wide range of knowledge and met some lovely people. Hope to go back to RSM Tenon after i graduate.

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

    • I feel very valued by my colleagues. I feel I was treat exactly the same as the other graduates and was given the same level of work as them.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • I was given support and guidance by my surpervisor when needed. He was very helpful in helping me complete my portfolio for University and he was always willing to answer any questions when I was unsure of something.

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

    • I feel that I was usually quite busy however depending on what you are doing week to week means it differs every week. If we are out on site at a clients that is when jobs can be time pressured.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I feel I was given quite a lot of responsibility. I went out to do stock takes on my own and I also did an independent examination on my own (small audit).

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I feel I have developed and learnt so many skills during my time at RSM Tenon. I feel this will enable me to bring a real business approach to my studies at Uni.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The general atmosphere in the office was good. It was a good balance between working and communicating with others.

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

    • Very well organised, all my jobs are planned out in advance so I know what I am doing each week and who I will be working with.

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

    • After each job we fill out an appraisal form for the senior to filll in which therefore helps me to see how I can develop. We have audit training once every two months.

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

    • 2/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very appealing, I will be applying for RSM Tenon as soon as I go back to University.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes very good, there is one other placement student and 9 other graduates/school leavers, therefore there is a good social scene eg. drinks on a friday night

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

    • Reasonably expensive due to being in the centre of Leeds.

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

    • Very good, centre of Leeds

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Little activities to get involved in.

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Yorkshire and Humberside

August 2013

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