Assistant Tax Advisor Review

by EY

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7.9/10

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

Job title - Assistant Tax Advisor Department - Tax Controversy and Risk Management Admin tasks Networking Senior Accounting Officer workshops Writing reports Tax strategy work Reading legislation

10/10

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

Reading legislation Internal tax technical courses ICAEW exams Engagement with clients

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Friendly company culture Flexible working Challenging work Numerous social events Attend a number of meetings and therefore gain exposure to clients Opportunity to work from the London office

8/10

4. How valued do you feel by EY?

The work that I am given always makes me feel as though I am adding value to the projects that I am involved in and consequently I have won a number of 'values awards' which have been motivating. I do not feel as though the work I am given is considerably less challenging than the work given to Graduates and therefore do not feel discriminated against because I am a School Leaver - however this is not reflected in pay package.

7/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Have had to chase Kaplan and EY ACA team to release the pre-coursework with enough time to complete it before going into college. EY ACA / CTA team generally not very organised.

7/10

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

Always offer help outside of college.

7/10

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

Plenty - always encouraged to ask questions when I am unsure and continually receive timely feedback.

10/10

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

As I am still living at home and do not have significant monthly outgoings, my salary does meet my costs. However, having looked at flats in central Birmingham and around the area that I currently live in, my salary package would not be enough to allow me to get an appropriate mortgage.

5/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

Volunteering Sports - football, netball Social events Flexible working is encouraged so that I am able to continue to play sports outside of work

9/10

9. Would you recommend EY to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Plenty of opportunities to move within the firm and be involved in a number of non-technical projects.

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

Consider the service line that you are applying for - I did not have much advice on this and chose a service line that I didn't enjoy. I have been fortunate enough to move permanently to a new department, however I would advise anyone applying to seriously think about this.