Tax Assistant Review

by KPMG

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    4.4
  • The Culture
    4.6

    The Role

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

    • It was a really enjoyable experience in which I was able to spend time with a variety of teams within the tax department. Everyone was very friendly and the work was varied and interesting.

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

    • Everyone was great and went the extra mile to make me feel welcomed. The work I was given was directly related to clients so it felt like I was a valued member of the team.

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

    • I was given good support and felt like I could always ask a question.

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

    • There were some days when I didn't have loads to do but I was never just left to be bored. I had the opportunity to attend meetings as well as client work.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I feel I was given the right amount of responsibility. I was given real client work but nothing I felt was beyond my limitations.

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

    • Although the skills may not be relevant to my degree (history) the business skills and the people I met will definitely be useful in the future

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere was great, the work got done but there was always time for a chat.

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

    • The placement was well set up, I had an overall office mentor who organised my movement into different teams. Within each team I had a manager and a buddy, usually someone who had been at the company a couple of years.

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

    • I had 3 days training at the tax business school in London before I started and then other internal training sessions as I went along.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Job offer

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • There was a great social scene with colleagues. We often went out for lunch, after work drinks and during my placement there was a whole office 'battle of the departments' quiz.

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

    • Manchester, so cheapish living

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

    • Great nightlife. Numerous bars, clubs and restaurants in Manchester city centre and the suburbs.

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

    • As said previously there was the company quiz and lunches.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Audit

North West

August 2013

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