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About the Company
Ernst & Young (EY) is one of the largest professional services networks in the world and a member of the "Big Four" accounting firms. Founded in 1989 from the merger of Ernst & Whinney and Arthur Young & Co., EY has a rich history that extends back to the early 20th century. The firm is renowned for its wide range of services, including audit, tax, consulting, and advisory work. With its global headquarters in London, EY operates in over 150 countries, demonstrating a vast international presence and influence in the world of finance and consulting.
EY is committed to building a better working world, with increased trust and confidence in business, sustainable growth, development of talent in all its forms, and greater collaboration. The firm places a strong emphasis on values and ethics, driving positive change and delivering exceptional client service.
Company Profile
Year founded: 1989
CEO: Carmine Di Sibio
Employee Number: Over 365,000
Headquarters: London, United Kingdom
Core Values: Integrity, respect, teamwork, excellence, relationship
Official website: https://www.ey.com/en_uk
About the Role
EY UK's Assurance Graduate Programme is a dynamic and essential part of the firm's services, focusing on protecting businesses from risks that could impact their reputation and performance. As external auditors, graduates in this programme are responsible for providing assurance that businesses and governments produce reliable and fair financial information. Participants in the programme will engage in a variety of critical tasks, such as getting to know clients and their businesses, testing business controls, performing independent assessments of financial information, and using a hybrid working model to split time between client sites, the office and home.
The programme is open to candidates from diverse academic backgrounds and focuses on personal and professional growth. Graduates will work towards professional qualifications in chartered accountancy with ICAS or ICAEW over three years, including a Level 7 Apprenticeship in Accountancy and Taxation.
Student & Graduate Recruitment Process
Stage 1: Online Application
Applicants are required to apply through EY's official job application portal. The application asks a set of questions about who you are, your education and your experience. It normally takes around 30 mins.
Stage 2: Online Assessments
This stage will involve a selection of rank order, written and recorded video answers, and, where applicable to your programme, a time-recorded numerical reasoning test.
Stage 3: EY Experience Day
During the Experience Day, you'll take part in a number of activities and exercises, including a group case study and an individual task which involves numerical reasoning and situational judgement.
If you are applying for the Assurance Graduate Programme, you will attend in-person EY Experience days in one of their UK offices, which will also include a final interview.
Stage 4: Final Interview
This is your opportunity to share your strengths and motivations for the role you’ve applied for with a senior member of the team. It is also your chance to ask any questions you have about the programme and business area you've applied to.
If you applied for the Assurance Graduate Programme, your final interview will be held during the Experience Day.
Stage 5: Offer and Feedback
Following the final assessment, candidates receive feedback and are informed about the outcome of their application. You will receive a job offer if you are successful.
How to Prepare for the Interview
1. We have prepared a list of potential questions you may be asked during your EY UK Assurance Graduate interview. Once you have purchased the interview prep service, you can access our interviewing portal, where you can see all the questions.
2. Read the question carefully and start preparing your answers, or think about how you would answer each question. This may require doing some research about the company and the role. You can check out our interview preparation hub and resources page to aid your preparation.
3. Once you know how to answer these questions, you can start recording your answers. Your answers do not need to be perfect, and we are here to improve your performance. Submit your recording when you are ready.
4. We will review your answers within 48 hours and provide feedback on improving your answers.
Please note: once interview answers are submitted, you cannot go back and amend them. Please practice as many times as you want before submitting for review.
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