BTA Staff/Assistant Review

BTA assistant, filing/printing - admin, Involved with clients, Great team, Partner shadowing, Checking accounts, getting involved in office life, client calls/visit to site which is rare in tax compared to audit.

Learnt how an office environment works as this was my first proper time working in an office environment. Learnt how to communicate and act professionally and what it takes to become successful in this line of work. However, I didn't do any training courses so was unable to do many technical things as I wasn't allowed access to certain software due to my limited period at the firm.

I really enjoyed my summer placement as it gave me an insight into EY and the world in which they operate and i cant wait to come back for my IP commencing in July. The team that I worked with were all really friendly and the culture of the company really shone through.

I felt valued to an extent, most notably by that of my closer colleagues than any external recognition. The managers were all great and easy to approach and were more than willing to help me in any issues I had.

The format of the programme itself is a good one, however at the beginning the organisation was not so great as I joined the programme late and despite the lack of time between me joining and start date, communication of any relevant information was lacking. But having said that, once there everything went well and it now seems to have improved with a set structure.

As it was only 4 week placement my main tutor was my buddy and colleagues. They were willing to give me guidance with any problems I had without reservation. I enjoyed learning new skills.

I didn't really seek this a great deal from the firm as a whole but my manager was more than willing to help and even went the extra mile despite it being out of her way to do so which I thought was exemplary.

For me, it covered my costs as I was fortunate enough to live at home so the only expenses I had were travel and lunch. However, I do know for some people who aren't as fortunate and have to rent, especially in London, the salary seems to go on their rent and transport costs, leaving very little money left over at the entry level salary of an IP.

I atteneded 2 team lunches, 1 team breakfast and 2 team after work drinks. All of this within my 4 weeks at EY. EY also runs many sports clubs that it is very easy to join although I did not join any extra groups due to my short time there.

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It is a good, friendly firm to work for and I believe has a good student recruitment system and they are willing to invest in your development. Also, the ethics within the company shine through as something that is desirable by making the workplace seem 'fun' and not monotonous.

Be yourself. Don't try to be someone you're not as you will become unstuck. Make sure you practice for your interviews/assessment centres and prior to this build up as much experience as you can.