Audit Associate Review

by Grant Thornton

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Rating

4.5/5
  • The Role
    5.0
  • The Company
    4.4
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • Had a hands on experience in a successful and caring company

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

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

    • Had regualr meetings and was on constant contact so felt I could approach tem with any issues.

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

    • Very demanding job with tight deadlines but very rewarding

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

    • GT are keen to give a hands on appraoch and to make sure you are a valued member of the audit team

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

    • Gained invaluable exoerience working as part of a competiive company and began studying for my ACA qualifiaction

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Friednly!

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • From the very beginnning they were incredily professional and organised to ensure i was fully informed about the whole experience

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

    • Spent several months at a private training manor as well as several weeks at financial college and attended many training courses

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

    • Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday

    Healthcare from home
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Have been offered a job as long as I obtain a 2:1

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • An incredibly close office with many social activities - the majority of which were paid for or subsidised

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

    • Buckinghamshire is generally a fairly expensive area

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

    • Good choice of bars and clubs

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

    • Lots of opportunities from nights out to charity work

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Audit

South East

November 2010

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