Tax Senior Review
at Forvis Mazars
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Tax
Nottingham
Review Submitted: May 2024
Overall Rating
4.6 /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!
4.5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.4/5
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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
In my first year I did tax compliance which involves the preparation of corporation tax returns
From my second year I have moved to tax advisory with a heavy focus on R&D
I prepare reports for companies undertaking R&D claims for submission to HMRC
We have meetings with the clients, then write up technical narratives for their projects and process the costs to include in the claim
From my second year I have moved to tax advisory with a heavy focus on R&D
I prepare reports for companies undertaking R&D claims for submission to HMRC
We have meetings with the clients, then write up technical narratives for their projects and process the costs to include in the claim
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I enjoy my work a lot
I have the opportunity to be involved in different projects that interest me by communicating with mangers what I do and don't like
I have the opportunity to be involved in different projects that interest me by communicating with mangers what I do and don't like
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Outside of my technical skills I have massively developed my communication skills through regular communication with clients and working with different teams and managers
I have also developed my time management skills my managing multiple projects at a time that are all at various different stages of completion
I have also developed my time management skills my managing multiple projects at a time that are all at various different stages of completion
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Very well structured
There is a clear pathway for sitting exams and progression
There is a clear pathway for sitting exams and progression
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Lots of support
We get an appropriate number of study days and the managers are very supportive when going through stressful times
We get an appropriate number of study days and the managers are very supportive when going through stressful times
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
Mazars are great, but BPP are not the best
The BPP tutors are good, but the central team do not communicate clearly and do not always answer your questions in a timely manner
The BPP tutors are good, but the central team do not communicate clearly and do not always answer your questions in a timely manner
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
I am doing the ACA-CTA Joint Pathway
As I work solely in tax, I think the CTA qualification helps a lot, but ACA is not particularly relevant
However, I do like doing ACA as it is an internationally recognised qualification that is good for my future career and is looked on favourably by employers
As I work solely in tax, I think the CTA qualification helps a lot, but ACA is not particularly relevant
However, I do like doing ACA as it is an internationally recognised qualification that is good for my future career and is looked on favourably by employers
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
Lots of social activities and sporting events
There are also professional networking events provided by NCASS that have a high turnout from Mazars
There are also professional networking events provided by NCASS that have a high turnout from Mazars
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Forvis Mazars to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Good employer, lots of support, management are very nice and understanding
Workload is enough to stay busy but I very rarely have to work overtime
Workload is enough to stay busy but I very rarely have to work overtime
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Forvis Mazars?
Highlight as many transferrable skills as possible
