Tax Summer Intern Review
at EY
Internship (1 Month+)
Tax, Accounting
Canary Wharf
Review Submitted: July 2023
Overall Rating
5 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Support and Guidance
5/5
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Company Culture
5/5
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Overall Experience
5/5
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Future Career Prospects
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
I completed technical work, such as a losses matrix, reviewed group structures and sourced information about recent tax developments. I summarized Qualifying Asset Holding Companies, in contrast to Real Estate Investment Trusts and worked on a PowerPoint, presented in a client meeting. Alongside this, I completed a PACE, spoke with senior managers about their service line and shadowed an equity partner. I also attended a client meeting and advised on their tax structure.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
I delivered client content by researching legislation, developing PowerPoint slides and presenting in an on-site meeting. Furthermore, I supported on technical work and took part in client calls. I produced an excel analysis of a clients group structure and completed independence checks within PACE, integral to the firms Process for Acceptance of Clients and Engagements.
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
5/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
I have developed my technical understanding of tax topics and recent legislation. Through working on a case study and presenting a proposal for outsourcing the businesses tax function, I have widened my knowledge of how to apply robotics, AI and automation within finance. I am well versed in BEPS Pillar 2, outsourcing tax functions and the tax implications of remote working. As a result, I have improved my presentation and research skills.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
5/5
Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
5/5
Support and Guidance
How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
My buddy worked alongside me in the office providing day-to-day advice. In addition, I was supported by a mentor through career discussions and advice on my presentation. The Summer Internship Team were in frequent contact and arranged networking events for all interns.
How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
5/5
How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
5/5
Company Culture
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
The team was very supportive and had a strong sense of community. I was able to reach out to both junior and senior employees, illustrating the flat structure of the firm. I worked alongside directors and partners on a daily basis and had the opportunity to shadow an equity partner on client calls.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
5/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
5/5
How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
5/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
The internship was an insightful learning experience, integrated with many opportunities to network with the team and develop my technical skills. I hope to keep in touch with GCR after the internship and continue to develop my knowledge.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5
Future Career Prospects
Please rate the future employment prospects at EY
5/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend EY to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to EY
Be personable during the interview process and illustrate your knowledge of recent trends and developments. Use critical thinking to analyse problems from many different perspectives, harness innovative thinking and your intellectual curiosity. I enjoy exploring how emerging technologies and AI will transform client services.
