Assistant tax adviser Review

by EY

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.2/10

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

My role is an assistant tax advisor, handling London based FTSE350 clients on a day-to-day basis. I advise clients on corporate tax matters and international tax matters where necessary.

9/10

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

Yes - On the job training is regularly provided, alongside third party training co-ordinated by Kaplan for professional studies.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Enjoy the programme very much, consistently meeting new people and gaining new skills. A great overall experience and great opportunity.

9/10

4. How valued do you feel by EY?

valued - I am always checked upon by my personal counsellor who ensures that I am getting on ok and do not feel over worked. Furthermore the team always ensures we are well (in all aspects).

9/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Structured, however could be better structured. The programme is spread over 5 years however the time inbetween exams is not necessary, and the programme is purely spread over 5 years for the sake of ensuring the time-period is 5 years, as opposed to the course actually requiring that amount of time. However the exams are well supported and we are trained adequately.

6/10

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

A lot of support both on the job and studying. We can contact our tutor via e-mail, phone or in person to ask questions.

8/10

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

On the job training and support is always provided - all are given personal counsellors to who individual issues may be raised where necessary. Overall very much supported.

8/10

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

Meets costs but does not exceed them - considering that the work undertaken is the same as those on the grad scheme, the salary package should not differ, in my opinion.

7/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

Yes - many social teams and social events within the firm. I am apart of the EY basketball club / team and regularly train with other members of the firm.

8/10

9. Would you recommend EY to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Very much supported by the firm in all aspects of work and also supported outside of work with my social roles / hobbies. Great place to work with huge diversity

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

Be yourself; EY values diversity and there is not a better place to work! The application process is tough but not impossible, hard work and good prep goes a long way. You are provided with support throughout the process.