Employment Tax Assistant Review
at PKF Smith Cooper
Graduate Scheme
Tax
Derby
Review Submitted: February 2026
Overall Rating
5 /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 the Role
5/5
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Experience & Company Culture
5/5
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Recommendations & Advice
Overview of the Role
Overall, how would you describe your experience at PKF Smith Cooper?
Really good, lots of opportunities for development and learning, great culture, everyone is really friendly, lots of socials.
What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?
Supporting with client work as part of the employment tax team. This includes PAYE settlement agreements, unprompted voluntary disclosures, review of expenses and benefits.
To what extent does your role give you the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and feel valued by your team?
5/5
How does your compensation package - including perks & benefits - fairly remunerate you for the work you do?
5/5
How well do you feel the role is preparing you for your future career?
5/5
How would you rate the extent to which you were developing new or existing skills through formal training and your day-to-day role?
5/5
On a Level 7 apprenticeship working towards my ATT/CTA qualification.
Experience & Company Culture
How is the support you receive?
5/5
How is your work-life balance?
5/5
The option to work from home allows me to balance my personal life and gives me time to prioritise my physical and mental wellbeing
What is the organisational culture, values and general atmosphere like?
5/5
How would you rate PKF Smith Cooper initiatives when it comes to equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility?
5/5
How would you rate PKF Smith Cooper CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) initiatives?
5/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend PKF Smith Cooper to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It's a good place to learn from people with great and varied experience behind them (ex Big 4, ex HMRC). Lots of opportunities to develop both technical knowledge and soft skills. Great enviroment, friendly offices.
How well did the role match your expectations based on the recruitment process?
5/5
When considering the recruitment & onboarding process, have you any specific tips or advice you would give to others applying to PKF Smith Cooper?
Do as much research as possible into the role and the company to consider how you will fit in and how your skills will help you to develop.
