Assistant Tax Advisor Review

So far, I have been undergoing lots of training and learning for my professional qualifications. In the office, I get involved with due diligence, risk assessments and administrative aspects of client engagements. In the future I will progress to assist in more in-depth ways.

I have learnt how to build relationships in the office and ask more questions. I have gained lots of knowledge relating to my service line by receiving thorough training and learning opportunities. I now have more of an insight into how client engagements are managed and progressed effectively.

My programme is well-structured, as it provides a wide variety of opportunities to get engaged with. Unfortunately, training can clash with team events and it is a bit stop-and-start at the beginning of the programme being in and out of college/training quite frequently but the training opportunities are essential to learn from.

Support is made clearly and widely available and we are provided many resources to engage with. There are different employee networks to help improve individuals' sense of community and belonging. My team is very welcoming and encouraging and the working culture is supportive.

Moderate support is given from ICAS; tutors and discussion boards allow you to ask questions outside of college time. However, self-learning a high volume of content can be isolating and very challenging. The exam timetable can be quite intense, having four exams in two days. There have been software issues during the exams and some recognition of the stress caused by this has been shown by ICAS.

I think some of the exams are very relevant to my role and some are not so much. I very much appreciate having the opportunity to become a chartered accountant, though I think an exam timetable centered around tax learning would have best prepared me for my role.

Yes, there are some sports teams and lots of network events to get involved with.

Yes

I believe the firm is a very welcoming environment full of diverse opportunities that encourages its employees to be their best selves and push themselves to achieve their best standard of work.

I would advise to believe in yourself in the process and give it your best shot. Be confident in your abilities and listen to/engage with others applying at the same time as you.