Tax Associate Review
by Grant Thornton
This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.
Rating
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The Role
3.4
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The Company
4.3
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The Culture
2.9
- 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
- 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
- 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
- 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
- 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
- 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
- 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
- 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
- 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
- 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
- 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
- 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
- 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
- 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
- 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
The Role
Though still 2 months in, I'm enjoying my placement on the whole. The work I've been given has been managable and but can vary in excitement
Very valued. They consider me to be a permanent member of the team and I get on really well with them
Most of the support and guidance have come from my colleagues rather than my managers
Can vary but most days I'm not too busy which is a shame. Occasionally I get a lot at once which can be stressful but ultimately rewarding at the end
I've been mainly stuck to supporting projects and helping where needs be but I believe this will change for the better as time goes on
When I return to university, I will definitelly have more knowledge of the industry, harder work ethic and time management
The Company
My current office is pretty layed back. It's a no tie affair every day and on Fridays its non-uniform. My colleagues are pretty chatty and we like to play jokes on eachother
Very well organised with a welcome week for all IP students and an IP student day. There hasn't been any "who's this guy" moments yet!
I'll be going on two tax introduction courses soon at the firm's training centres so it shows they really invest into staff
Subsidised Canteen
Financial Bonus
Travel loan
I hope they're good! There are lots of promotions that go on so I hope I've done enough for a grad job!
The Culture
Not much goes on between IP students but my colleagues go out to the pub at lunch every week
I'm living at home so not much! Though London is heard to be on the pricey side
n/a
There are opportunities, I just haven't taken a fancy to them
Details
Placement (10 Months+)
Accounting
London
November 2015
