Rating

8.4/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • Tax advisor; assisting the team with various tasks; doing the legwork on client queries / projects; occasionally going on site to visit clients and have face-to-face interactions.

    10/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • Tax, VAT, accountancy, business and management to name a few. How to formally structure emails and reports in a business context. Effective time management and task delegation / ranking in order of urgency etc.

    8/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I am enjoying the work i am given, and the tasks set to be completed. I enjoy the team and cultural feel of the company.

    7/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by EY?
  • I tended to value myself lower than other people had - they value me as a key member in the team due to margins and costings. Plus through work ethic and focus they have recognised me as hardworking

    9/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • Whilst i am appreciative of the big break between exams, i do wish some of them were closer together - a) to get them out of the way, and b) so that i can focus on my actual work etc

    7/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • Whenever i have a question or query i can ask any one in the team for assistance and they will be happy to help me

    10/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • As per above, whenevr i have questions people are there and happy to help

    10/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • My salary covers living costs, travel, daily costs (i.e. lunch and socialising) and savings.

    9/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • EY Charity networks, social groups and overall friendly culture of the company allow for plenty of days / nights out. However, i do wish it'd happen more often

    6/10

  • 9. Would you recommend EY to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • Overall a great company, good people and great qualifications to get out of it. Also ranked as one of the best companies to work for in the UK.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to EY?
  • Research the company and their ethical views; current events / happenings in the world and how that could relate to EY or our clients (e.g. Brexit, tax reforms etc.); be yourself and have fun!


Details

Degree Apprenticeship

Accounting, Finance

West Midlands

April 2018


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