Tax Associate Review

by Grant Thornton

Rating

4.8/10

1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

Tax Associate. Daily tasks: both UK and US tax compliance and advisory work. Daily interactions externally is always with clients on emails but face-to-face is limited). I help companies keep with their expatriate individuals' tax compliance.

5/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

Almost exam qualified for ATT now. I have learn how to write well-written email to clients. Lacking training outside areas of tax as team is too busy for me to sign up to anything the firm offer.

6/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

When I first joined, it was great. The facility for training at Bradenham is very well-rounded. However there is a major discrimination of pay for people of same level without giving constructive reason which has highly reduced my motivation in working.

5/10

4. How valued do you feel by Grant Thornton?

Not at all anymore due to lack of bonus and incentive system. No pay rise after working over a year even though has been exam-qualified. Even people manager don't know when I will get a salary review.

2/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Relatively organised but due to the work load in the office, sometimes us graduates are not able to take up all the trainings available in the firm for everyone.

5/10

6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

Immense. GT hire Kaplan people to come and teach us in house so that is the best thing in my graduate programme so far. There are also revision periods and frequent internal exams.

10/10

6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

A lot of support at all levels. The HR team is approachable and when I had to get Tier-2 visa they were very efficient with it. Attitude is always welcoming.

5/10

7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?

Definitely feel exploited after working for over a year without a payrise even though I have passed all my exams so far. The meal allowance for working overtime is £10 a night.

2/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

The team meet up for drinks after work and there are drinks celebration after all busy seasons. There are football tournaments every year and this year it is also hosted in Frankfurt.

3/10

9. Would you recommend Grant Thornton to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Perhaps not in my team but as a firm overall, the training is very good and everyone is nice in general. The firm is small so they are willing to take in opinions.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Grant Thornton?

Everyone is very down to earth which makes the application process a lot easier than I thought. During the video interview just stay calm and watch for timing.