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Cooper Parry

Personal Tax Assistant Review

at Cooper Parry

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Tax

Manchester

Review Submitted: March 2025

Overall Rating

4.7 /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
5/5 - Skills Development
4.6/5 - 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
Completion of tax returns, liaising with clients and HMRC, completing ad hoc tax work such as CGT returns.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
Its great when busy, quiet periods are tough but everyone has them so i use them to complete apprentice work for my scheme.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Yes of course! I have become much more confident answering phones and talking to clients, i was not forced into this it was built up gradually. My technical knowledge has come on leaps and bounds also and my writing style has improved.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Very well structured, my manager checks in often, querying where i am up to with certain things and keeps note of what goes in in meetings with Tolleys
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
They are always avaliable to help and i get plenty of paid study time when required, as well as unlimited holidays.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
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
Yes plenty, football, board game club etc and the ability to start your won club with funding if you can get a certain number of members!

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Cooper Parry to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Flexibility, perks, treatment
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Cooper Parry?
Come here if you want a lifelong career
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