Corporate Tax Associate Review

I prepare corporation tax returns for companies using Alphatax software and also assist in the delivery of advisory reports too. I also get involved in research and development work too as I enjoy this. I often have to ring HMRC for client queries. I am primarily office based.

Interpersonal skills, telephone skills, people skills, tax skills

I enjoy the work I do but not the people (managers) I work with. They don't seem interested in our development, don't seem to respect that you have other work too and that you aren't just there to do all of their work and none for other people.

No really, many people are leaving and as such the morale is not great across the office. In corporate tax, managers seems reluctant to promote even ACA qualified people to executive.

Well structured, lots of training programmes at Bradenham. You are paid while studying for your professional exams too, although they only give you one day study leave for each exam SITTING (not per exam) in addition to your courses so I have to use 10 days bought holiday as revision time... I haven't had a holiday since I have joined the firm as most of my annual leave has been used for study.

Kaplan are OK, mainly depends on which tutor you get.

Feel unable to have many difficult conversations where managers are taking advantage and re mental health. I feel unable to discuss this without feeling guilty for something.

Salary is under the market average for my level of experience and qualification. Senior management are reluctant to give promotions too even when ACA qualified.

There is a social club that puts on regular social events, its very good. £3 per month is well worth it!!

Yes

Much better option than going to university.

I would say they are looking for someone keen to learn and enthusiastic who is aware of current business issues rather than an interview robot. Try and have a genuine conversation and build a connection with your interviewer so they see the real you!