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Experian

Tax Graduate Review

at Experian

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Accounting

London

Review Submitted: February 2025

Overall Rating

3.9 /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 - Overview of Role
4/5 - Skills Development
3.8/5 - 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
Finance related tasks increasing awareness of the wider finance function within a FTSE PLC along with corporate finance and tax reporting obligations. Technology, reporting, modelling and presenting are day to day activities.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
Experian is a fun place to work with a large intake of graduates to socialise with as well as many opportunities to network.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Developed professional acumen and presentation skills amongst many other soft skills whilst of course compelting chartered accountancy qualification to enhance technical skills and capabilities

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
The programme is well structured for finance qualifications with clearly defined progression and flexibility with time to complete studies
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
Experian are helpful with study in putting you in contact with other students and individuals who have previously studied the same qualification. I feel supported with off the job time an time to take classes as well as self directed study
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
BPP provide lots of support and different tuition options to suit my learning style
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
LArge cross over between topics studied in ACCA and finance roles. ACCA optional exams also help you to sit exams that are useful to your 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
Quarterly drinks offered as well as some grad scheme activities but down to grads to organise.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Experian to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Friendly environment with good progression and many great people to learn from
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Experian?
Focus on technology and presenting yourself as an innovative individual
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