Assistant Tax Advisor Review
at EY
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Tax
Manchester
Review Submitted: December 2023
Overall Rating
4.3 /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!
4/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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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
So far, I have been undergoing lots of training and learning for my professional qualifications. In the office, I get involved with due diligence, risk assessments and administrative aspects of client engagements. In the future I will progress to assist in more in-depth ways.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learnt how to build relationships in the office and ask more questions. I have gained lots of knowledge relating to my service line by receiving thorough training and learning opportunities. I now have more of an insight into how client engagements are managed and progressed effectively.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
My programme is well-structured, as it provides a wide variety of opportunities to get engaged with. Unfortunately, training can clash with team events and it is a bit stop-and-start at the beginning of the programme being in and out of college/training quite frequently but the training opportunities are essential to learn from.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Support is made clearly and widely available and we are provided many resources to engage with. There are different employee networks to help improve individuals' sense of community and belonging. My team is very welcoming and encouraging and the working culture is supportive.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
Moderate support is given from ICAS; tutors and discussion boards allow you to ask questions outside of college time. However, self-learning a high volume of content can be isolating and very challenging. The exam timetable can be quite intense, having four exams in two days. There have been software issues during the exams and some recognition of the stress caused by this has been shown by ICAS.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
I think some of the exams are very relevant to my role and some are not so much. I very much appreciate having the opportunity to become a chartered accountant, though I think an exam timetable centered around tax learning would have best prepared me for 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.)
4/5
Yes, there are some sports teams and lots of network events to get involved with.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend EY to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I believe the firm is a very welcoming environment full of diverse opportunities that encourages its employees to be their best selves and push themselves to achieve their best standard of work.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to EY?
I would advise to believe in yourself in the process and give it your best shot. Be confident in your abilities and listen to/engage with others applying at the same time as you.
