Corporate Tax Review
at Grant Thornton
Degree Apprenticeship
Accounting
London
Review Submitted: August 2022
Overall Rating
4 /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
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
3.8/5
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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
The Corporate Tax Degree Apprenticeship with Grant Thornton was completed by school leavers and graduates alike. Many events occurred to help school leavers and graduates find out more about what it’s like to work at Grant Thornton, the application process, and the programmes that are offered to get your career off to a brilliant start. All apprentices were given a portfolio of clients to work with, and received buddies and mentor support.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
Really enjoyed the experience because there were many opportunities to speak to different
graduates/ apprentices who work at Grant Thornton, from Forensic Accounting, to Advisory graduates, and
ask them about how Grant Thornton has helped shape their career. The technology Grant Thornton had used to build the experience was substantial.
graduates/ apprentices who work at Grant Thornton, from Forensic Accounting, to Advisory graduates, and
ask them about how Grant Thornton has helped shape their career. The technology Grant Thornton had used to build the experience was substantial.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Yes, at the Grant Thornton corporate tax degree Apprenticeship I learned several skills, including communication skills, active listening skills, leadership skills, organisation and time management skills, and experience in the Big 4 workforce. I was also able to use my initiative and host insight sessions with potential trainees, interns, graduates and apprentices.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
The Grant Thornton Corporate Tax Degree Apprenticeship was for 4 years and it was very well organised. There were plenty of holidays (25 days) and students were also given time off for exams. Human Resources was always available to speak to, management structure was supportive and organised. Many events held at different locations.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
I think I receive a decent amount of support from Grant Thornton, however there can be some miscommunication between HR and managers. Oftentimes during stressful periods such as "busy season", after the first year you're expected to use your initiative as things can get quite hectic- but generally the support is good.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
I received a decent amount of support, training was provided online and in person. Exams were sat in person, lots of revision guides, flashcards and videos were provided in preparation for the exam. The qualification for corporate tax was the CTA, however, some students complete the ATT or the ACCA.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
I believe the qualification is absolutely necessary to help employees perform better in the role. Without the qualification, many specific vocabulary and terms, laws and data analysis would be confusing. However, I'd like to add that the CTA can be very difficult at times, but the training provider was supportive.
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 were several extra curricular activities to get involved in, for example Christmas parties. Social activities such as the 5k run would be hosted, which was quite a lot of fun! Professional networking events were regular and there were also many sports teams and events which we attended on the regular.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Grant Thornton to a friend?
Yes
Why?
The CTA qualification includes many different subjects, from accounting and finance, to
management with the business skills and techniques that are needed to be a knowledgeable
member of any organization. Although completing an apprenticeship and a qualification can
be a challenge (multi-tasking) the work/industry experience as well as a professional
qualification is ideal.
management with the business skills and techniques that are needed to be a knowledgeable
member of any organization. Although completing an apprenticeship and a qualification can
be a challenge (multi-tasking) the work/industry experience as well as a professional
qualification is ideal.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Grant Thornton?
CTA is not only for apprentices or school leavers, anybody is able to complete it. If you are
a graduate with an accounting/finance background or something similar, you are able to apply for exemptions so that the qualification does not take as long to complete. The Grant Thornton website has more details on employers providing the qualification.
a graduate with an accounting/finance background or something similar, you are able to apply for exemptions so that the qualification does not take as long to complete. The Grant Thornton website has more details on employers providing the qualification.
