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Assistant Tax Advisor Review

at EY

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Accounting

London

Review Submitted: March 2021

Overall Rating

4.1 /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!

3.5/5 - Overview of Role
3/5 - Skills Development
4.2/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
3/5
Everyday will vary and depending on what projects you are on will determine what you will do, but in broad terms we will look at financial statements and help the client come up with the most tax efficient solutions
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
The programme has been very good for my personal development and everyone is always willing to help

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
3/5
I have learnt as well as developed many skills at my time at EY, for instance our work is heavily excel based and was able to develop my skillset in that area

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
The programme is very well structured as each month/year i would know what exams, college or training I would have to attend months in advance
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I receive a lot of help from people in my department and they would always take time out to help me regardless of how busy they are
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Our training providor, Kaplan has been very organised have a lot of support on thier website for students
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
Our training provider has helped us a lot in terms of performing better in our roles as we were able to learn the complex technical information in our class and then later apply it to our actual work
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
3/5
There are many communities that are available to join at EY depending on what interests you

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend EY to a friend?
Yes
Why?
The EY apprenticeship scheme in my opinion is a much better path for my career rather than going to uni as you get practical experience as well as an ACA Qualification
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to EY?
research into the firm, be dedicated
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