Tax Associate Review

by Grant Thornton

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    4.3

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

    • I really enjoyed my placement year at Grant Thornton. Everyone was really friendly and helpful, helping to make the experience really enjoyable.

    5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • I was always made to feel really valued by my colleagues at Grant Thornton. Everyone was genuinely really encouraging and helpful at all times, a general culture across Grant Thornton.

    5/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • I was always given support by [This section of the comment has been removed by a member of the RateMyPlacement Team because it did not meet our site terms and conditions] my managers and superiors. My managers throughout the year were always very supportive, always taking time to check in with you. Very easy to speak to managers here as everyone is always very happy to help.

    4/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Varied from time to time, had quiet periods but there was always something that needed to be done.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was given a lot of responsibility throughout my placement year along with support if it was needed.

    5/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • The skills i have learned from Grant Thornton will be extremely valuable to me throughout my degree and in any corporate environment. Grant Thornton place a lot of time on their employees. They invest loads in training and development for their employees and very good at informing their staff of key trends in the market.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • The atmosphere in the office was great. Everyone is really friendly and fun, however at the same time very hard working and committed.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Well organised. My placement year lasted for 12 months and i did two rotations, giving me the exposure to two different tax teams.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Grant Thornton invest a lot in training and development for their employees. I attended my training sessions, courses away from the office and a lot of training throughout. This was great because it allowed me to really understand what i was doing.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events

    Working from home

    Healthcare/Dental
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Really appealing! Very good prospects with Grant Thornton.

    5/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

    • The social life at Grant Thornton was fantastic, the teams always make an effort to have socials.

    5/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • I worked in central London - quite expensive.

    5/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Really good night life, loads to do in Central London

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Lots of sports cubs, football tournaments etc.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Accounting

London

November 2016

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