Overall Rating
4.8 /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!
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:
5/5
Providing corporate tax advice to clients, gaining data from them, processing the data with tax knowledge, having team meetings, filling in documents for client delivery, speaking to clients, sending emails, responding to questions from the team and clients.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I think it is great - I have made a lot of new friends, get to work with some huge clients, have amazing opportunities (like travelling around the country) and get paid while earning a qualification.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learnt people skills - I am constantly talking to a wide range of people at EY and also clients. I have learnt time management, how to rank tasks in order of urgency, and lots of computer based skills like using excel very well.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Very - there are lots of internal trainings and exam leave.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Loads - thee are plenty of people to help, buddies, counsellors, student coaches and everyone is incredibly friendly, I know if I have an issue there are many people that I can speak to about it.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
I have study leave for the exams and am not expected to do any work during those times.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
I learn key accounting skills that I can apply to my day to day 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.)
5/5
Plenty, loads of sports teams, networks, board games club, book club, monthly socials, winter balls. I have been axe throwing which was great fun.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend EY to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Great place to work with big clients, make great friends and have a great time at work.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to EY?
Stand out but be yourself!
