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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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
5/5
I am a tax advisor for large FS businesses which involves preparing tax computations and returns, advising clients on changes to legislation and providing tax due diligence for transactions.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I really enjoy my job and I feel that I have a lot of support through the exam process.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learnt a lot of new skills including communication in a professional environment, holding meetings with clients, applying exam knowledge to tax returns.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
It is very structured and organised.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
My employer is very supportive, they provide good lengths of paid study leave and a lot of support in terms of motivation.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
First Intuition is a great training provider, they provide good resources and a lot of useful classes. The tutors are excellent in my experience.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
My qualification is enabling me to apply a huge amount of additional knowledge to my role.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
I run the social committee for our team so we have a lot of fun events on a monthly basis.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend S&W to a friend?
Yes
Why?
The team is young and great, the gender balance is great in our team, the work in interesting and varied.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to S&W?
I would say be yourself as the team are really open and interesting and really interested in getting to know new people and welcoming great people to the team.
