Assistant Tax advisor Review
at EY
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Accounting
London
Review Submitted: March 2021
Overall Rating
4.3 /5
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3.5/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
4/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
4/5
Working with clients and delivering different pieces of work. From helping them with their quarterly VAT returns to helping them understand the different rules and laws in not only in the UK and across the EU as a whole. I help them to find ways to save on their VAT.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
I enjoy the program a lot I have been supported a lot over the different areas of the course, from interacting with clients regularly to writing the different reports I have had to write for clients, to the training sessions with other students at my level it has been an enjoyable experience
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have been given a wide range of training in both my professional qualifications such as accounting, assurance etc but I have also been given specialist training in VAT fundamentals and the wider range of in depth VAT knowledge on different often intricate VAT laws and rules across the EU
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
It is very well structured. The training and college sessions come at very easy and helpful times in the course and it is helpful as you get to meet people in the years above you who tell you about their experiences and so you get first hand accounts as to what the program will look like
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
I receive a lot. I have been assigned a councillor and an apprenticeship coach. Both who are on hand all throughout the working week to support me if I have any queries about anything. There is also a few hot lines which can help you with any issues you may have.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
There are regular training sessions matched up with one to one sessions that you can choose to attend on mass or book 1 to 1 sessions if you feel that would work better for you. I have received help and have spoken to those who have received help through these ways and people enjoy the extra support available
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
My training helps with some of my course. The training provider help you to study to become a chartered accountant in all the ways they need. You learn the broad things you need to know for accounting and then specialise in the areas that will be helpful for your day to day job.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
There are many clubs and groups you can join like many sports clubs including: football, hockey, netball, swimming etc. There are also many Diversity and inclusion based groups you can join focused on different races, religions, genders etc that meet regularly, have talks from people. There is a large art society too.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend EY to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I would recommend as it offers a competitive salary for people who are starting around the age of 18, it is a highly sought after apprenticeship and you get first hand experience inside a big 4 accounting firm. You get paid to experience in detail first hand what my peers pay to learn at university
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to EY?
Just try, it has a fairly low acceptance rate and the application process is very much you seeing if you want to join them as much as them seeing if they want you. They offer the best advice and feedback out of any of the other big firms I applied to as well which I found helpful with the later rounds
