Appear to be good employers but can be ruthless.
Pros
The employee benefits, salary and opportunities available are in no doubt a great benefit of working with EY. There is also opportunity to work on client site around the UK early on in your career where you will learn a lot more rather than just sitting in the office.
Cons
- Whilst this does not apply to all staff, the company appears to have an culture whereby individual status is an important factor in fitting into the 'EY Family'. If you are not from a high-end background or have a rough accent, it is likely you will find it difficult to fit in. -You are forced to sit Chartered Accountancy exams to save your job regardless of your service, for example i was an IT Risk Consultant, i did not look or even come close to a set of accounts. My skill set from University was Business and IT, however to survive at EY you get 2 weeks training to learn everything you need to know about Accounting before sitting exams to save your job. -The graduate loan. As part of starting with EY you are offered a £7,000 personal loan (unregulated) from EY. However if like me you did not pass your Accounting exams, you lose your job and are made to pay back the loan instantly. Regardless of your personal circumstances they will send their lawyers after you, where you also incur legal fees. They also refuse to accept a reasonable repayment plan. You will get two options pay in full or as a 'gesture of goodwill' they will allow 6 monthly payments to pay of the remaining balance.