Audit Associate Review

by Grant Thornton

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • I have enjoyed the experience overall and hope to return to the firm as a graduate

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Felt so welcomed by my colleagues from the very first day of my placement. I feel like I have made some brilliant friends that I hope to stay in contact with. They have made me feel like a very valued member of the audit team.

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

    • Any time I had a question (no matter how silly) management and in-charges would help. I never felt I had to struggle on my own. No matter how busy someone was they would be happy to help.

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

    • At the start of my placement I was not very busy and did quite a few admin tasks. After 3 months I was very busy everyday especially from February to July

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

    • I was given a lot of responsibility but was supported with the tasks I had to do

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

    • Learnt some very important skills that won't only directly link to my degree in Accounting and Financial Management but will help me in life including confidence, organisation and teamwork skills

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Very friendly, fun atmosphere. People are approachable.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Well organised. From the first day I had a timetable and laptop and a three month orientation planned out. There were some days where I did not have much work to do but most of the time I was busy.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • There were training courses set up by the company in High Wycombe which were brilliant. I learnt so much. I specifically enjoyed the placement workshops (there were 3 during the year), these helped with my presentation skills and confidence

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

    • National Travel

    Company Parties/Events
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very appealing. The graduate scheme looks good. I hope to come back and do my ACA qualification. Still waiting for my final chat to see if I have got the job.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes very good, It was more difficult when people had exams but the Christmas and summer parties were brilliant.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • I lived at home so that was fine, Socialising was fine. Some of the social events were paid for by the firm which was good.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • I have had some great nights out.

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

    • Some opportunities including sporting ones. There are many YPG events which are events organised for different firms in Norwich

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South East

July 2015

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