Assistant Tax Advisor Review

by EY

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • I managed to get a real insight into what it is like working there and felt that the people and culture at the company create a brilliant environment for me to excel in the future.

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

    • A combination of working in team projects, team socials and CSR activities ensured that I felt valued and got to know all colleagues on my team.

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

    • Personal development plans were set at the beginning of the year and regular meetings were used to follow up on my progress in achieving my goals.

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

    • Due to the nature of the work I was dealing with there were times that I was not busy at the beginning of my placement, however when audit season came round in January I was really busy and involved.

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

    • At first I was given a lot of guidance but as I progressed and showed initiative I was allowed to go away and work on pieces of work on my own, coming together with team members in regular meetings to show my progress.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • My work ethic that I put in place in my placement will be carried forward to my university studies to ensure that I will achieve a first class degree. And the training I received is relevant to some of my modules at University and will be used when I return to EY.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere was professional but everybody on the team was approachable.

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

    • On behalf of EY the placement was brilliantly organised. However, the University of Liverpool was extremely unhelpful and un-organised, which would deter me from recommending anybody from this University to complete a placement year!

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

    • During my placement I undertook professional exams and training that will be necessary for my future career.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Working from home
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I have received a graduate offer for September 2013.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • A week long induction at the beginning of the placement encouraged all placement students to get to know each other. There were a few more socials organised during the year.

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

    • London Bridge is quite expensive however it was affordable on the salary that was received.

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

    • There are lots of good bars and restaurants in the area.

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

    • There were team socials, a CSR activity and an out of work social to Thorpe Park.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Accounting, Audit, Insurance & Risk Management

London

November 2012

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