Rating

8.7/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • I am a Tax Assistant in the Financial Services Tax Advisory Team. I'm involved in preparing advisory reports on a range of tax issues.

    8/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I am progressing through the ATT/CTA pathway. We have also been provided with a range of internal soft and technical skills training.

    10/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I work in a friendly and supportive team. The culture is good and I enjoy it more than I expected.

    9/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by Forvis Mazars?
  • I feel well valued in my team, however my role can involve a lot of administrative tasks so I don't always feel like I can get fully involved in client projects.

    8/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • We get time off to attend college and the training providers are good.

    8/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • Tolley is fantastic, the resources are great and there are always lecturers on hand to answer any queries.

    10/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • My employer is very supportive of my work and personal life. However, it could be improved with a better mentoring scheme.

    9/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • Working in London is expensive, and my first year salary made it difficult to afford to anything over simply paying bills and travel.

    7/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • Yes.

    9/10

  • 9. Would you recommend Forvis Mazars to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • The culture is great, the other employees are very friendly and supportive and the work is interesting.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Forvis Mazars?
  • The company have a facility to be paired up with someone already working here during the application process. I would recommend that those applying to Mazars should make use of this and have their questions/queries answered before the interview stage. Not only will this help them perform well in the interview, but also get an insight into what working here is really like in the specific service line they are applying for.


Details

School Leaver Programme

Accounting, Finance

Central London & City

May 2018


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