Assistant Tax Advisor Review

by EY

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.6/10

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

I work in the R&D team within tax at the Birmingham office. This entails working with clients to find out the quantity of R&D they have done and the amount they can claim from that.

10/10

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

I have learnt how to use some new computer programs that will assist in my work as well as developing my teamwork and communication skills

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

So far I have really enjoyed it

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

My experience of the program so far is that it is really well structured, there have been answers to all the questions that I have had.

10/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

As much support as I require, someone has been willing to help me at every opportunity.

9/10

6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

The tutors have been really helpful so far, really engaging lessons and always available to answer questions.

10/10

7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

Certain modules help more than others, but on the whole I can apply them to my job.

9/10

8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

Lots of choice and opportunity

10/10

9a. Would you recommend EY to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

They have been really helpful so far and the working environment is relaxed and friendly.

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

Try to engage in as many things as possible and get to know as many people as possible.