Assitant Tax Advisor Review

I work in the Private Client Bristol team. My work closely with both colleagues in Bristol and the other regional Private client team. As an assistance tax advisor, I assist individuals both on a compliance and advisory basis. During the run up to January, we help our clients complete their tax returns. Throughout the rest of the year we advice our clients on a number of matters which include company liquidations, share disposal and residence tax issues.

I have improved my presenting and confidence during my time at EY. Professionally, I have completed my first six accountancy exams, and have a further nine to complete. The firm also offer a large range of courses was are available for you to sign up for. This can include 'effective presentation' and 'letter writing'. These courses are optional, but offer a great opportunity to develop your skills further.

I thoroughly enjoy the school leaver programme. It has provided me with the opportunity to develop and start work without having to go to university. I feel I have created a strong relationship with both the colleagues in my team and the other school leavers in the Bristol office. There are a number of networks and communities which you can join in the firm including netball, yoga and football.

I feel a valued member of team, and more recently feel I am being offered more responsibility and opportunities to connect with the clients. This in turn is allowing my technical knowledge and confidence to improve. I have been awarded a number of recognition awards by my managers in my team which allows your efforts to be recognised.

The programme is well structured and you attend your first college classes with your peers in the other offices. This allows you to feel supported and allows the opportunity to network. I feel the programme could be improved by providing more guidance (i.e. a timetable) at the start so you are aware of when the exams are scheduled.

We go to college at Kaplan. I feel Kaplan provide good support and the tuition is easy to understand. They have a online website which provides mock papers, and topic assessment tests. This allows you to practise and highlights the areas which require further work. You are able to contact Kaplan and request further support, even when you have completed college.

When you join the firm you are given a buddy and a counsellor. This allows the transition into the firm much easier and more welcoming. During my time at the firm, I have been extremely well support by my counsellor and they have put a significant amount of time to help my development.

Bristol is an expensive area to live and, as such, I feel the salary could be increased to reflect this. I also feel the programme could be improved by providing further guidance in respect of the pay rise and progression throughout the five years.

Bristol is a great city to live with a variety of clubs and hobbies which you can take up. As previously mentioned, there are a number of networks in EY. However, if you do not think these are for you then you are bound to find a hobby outside of work which will allow you to meet more people.

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I have thoroughly enjoyed the programme so far, and feel I have developed my skills since I have started. I feel well supported by the PCS team and school leaver programme. I feel it has been a great opportunity, which has put me ahead of my peers who have large university debts.

Be yourself throughout the application process. They understand that you are still in school and have not experience numerous interviews. Stay relaxed and use examples of skills you have achieved and opportunities which you have experienced.