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Assistant Tax Consultant Review

at UNW LLP

Graduate Scheme

Tax

Newcastle upon Tyne

Review Submitted: April 2026

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!

4.8/5 - Overview of the Role
4.6/5 - Experience & Company Culture
5/5 - Recommendations & Advice

Overview of the Role

Overall, how would you describe your experience at UNW LLP?

Very nice, everyone has been friendly and approachable. Great opportunity for learning, all managers and partners very eager to help/aid progression. My manager in particular has great interest in encouraging me and making sure I have challenging work and are on top of studies also.

What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?

Preparing/finalising/submitting computations
Some assistance in advisory engagements

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?

4/5
Reasonable for the work I do but a lot is spent on my commute into work 4 days a week which does limit me slightly

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

Experience & Company Culture

How is the support you receive?

5/5

How is your work-life balance?

3/5
Very accomodating should I need time off for urgent matters or appointments but my commute in particular does add an extra 2 hours onto each work day and I currently am expected to work from home only 1 day a week (unless i have an emergency)

What is the organisational culture, values and general atmosphere like?

5/5

How would you rate UNW LLP initiatives when it comes to equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility?

5/5

How would you rate UNW LLP CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) initiatives?

5/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend UNW LLP to a friend?

Yes

Why?

Very accomodating and friendly place to work. Great atmosphere for progression.

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 UNW LLP?

Be yourself, the office seems like it values personality and a friendly face over qualifications (in a way). As long as you are competent they can train/teach you the rest but they seem to aim for an overall friendly atmosphere in office
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