Assistant tax advisor Review

by EY

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    3.3
  • The Company
    3.4
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • A really good insight into both EY and the professional services industry.

    3/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • A really good, friendly atmosphere, not just to interns but to everyone in the firm.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Always encouraged to ask help and given tuition on how to do more complex tasks.

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

    • Often short of things to do, but that's really to be expected.

    2/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Not just dummy runs, but work is genuinely used and valued.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Changes your insight for your degree, and visa-versa

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • A really good atmosphere, with really decent people

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

    • Well set up initially, but stuff came up on an ad-hoc basis, which was often for the best.

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Both in time and resources given, just seen as an extension to the graduate scheme

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

    • Flexi Time

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Parties/Events
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Good pathway to development and gaining qualifications.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Drinks/ lunches etc often arranged

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Far cheaper than London!

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • It's Bristol, greatest city in the world. Say no more...

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

    • Both socially and circuit training etc...

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

Accounting, Business Operations, Audit

South West

November 2012

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