Assistant tax advisor Review

by EY

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.2/10

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

Assistant tax advisor. I work with my team to complete admin and technical jobs. I often have to email clients with questions in relation to work I am completing and sometimes provide them with work completed.

9/10

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

I have develop some good tax technical skills - especially relation to corporate tax. I have also developed more general skills such as people skills for meetings and professional writing styles.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy having a routine with opportunities to try different things. I feel involved within my team and have a purpose. It has so far exceeded my expectations

8/10

4. How valued do you feel by EY?

I often get appreciation from my managers and even more senior employees, they have a good system for rewarding employees. I get plenty of opportunities to get involved within varying projects.

9/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Great induction with some basic training. Went straight on to a course for a whole week where I learnt the basics of what I will be doing. Continued training has been done within my team.

10/10

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

I feel I am able to get as much support I need with multiple contacts provided however don feel I need many as tutoring was well done. Updates are often given as reminders.

9/10

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

I have a counsellor who ensures my study's are going well and is there in case I have any issues. The HR team are quick to respond to any issues such as exam dates.

9/10

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

I currently live at home so have little living costs however commute is fairly expensive. Pay covers all costs and I can expense any additional cost which are directly linked to work.

9/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

We have monthly drink events and do multiple team leisure events each year - not done one yet though. Have also been included in a charity event which the team is participating in.

10/10

9. Would you recommend EY to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Treats employees well and provides great skill development. They also allow for flexible working which helps keep a great work-life balance. The pay is very reasonable for an apprentice.

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

Application process is designed to test you however it is done very well. Assessment day was a great learning experience and the on boarding process allows you to begin networking straight away.