Tax Consultant Review

I prepare tax computations for companies and LLPs. More recently, this has also included providing other tax-related services such as tax due diligence of acquisition targets, preparing transfer pricing reports, and providing tax advice to clients.

I've developed a significant knowledge of my subject area as well as improving interpersonal and management skills.

I've very much enjoyed the programme. It has helped that I was joined by other like-minded people who have made the experience very welcoming.

The programme is organised in that we begin with relatively simple work, and build up over the course of the programme as our knowledge improves.

I've received sufficient support from my employer to work out key areas to focus on, as well as them being understanding during periods of high stress due to exams.

First Intuition college has been extremely helpful, mainly due to the revision college courses which are outstanding on the most part. However, at times this has been dependent on the tutor we have had. I have not utilised any other support FI may offer.

The ACA helps me understand the role the accountants and auditors do and has given me a better understanding of journals etc. which has allowed me to find information more quickly and work out why certain expenses are recognised and what they relate to. The tax side wasn't very useful as a tax specialist, particularly as I was exempt from BPT as I sat CTA as well. There are some exams that were useless to my role, such as MI, BTF, FM, BST, SBM and Case Study.

There are plenty of sports teams (i.e. football, cricket, netball) that lots of people get involved with. There are also regular social activities within the team and firmwide. Because you are in an intake of other trainees, there ends up being a lot of informal extra-curricular activities too.

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It is a very friendly and welcoming environment which is perfect for training towards a qualification such as ACA or CTA.

Be relaxed in the interview but come with an understanding that there is a lot of work involved to pass each exam.