Tax Advisor Review

by EY

Best Student Employer

This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.

Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • The work itself was fun and allowed me to take part in large projects with big clients. Also, there was a large capacity to socialise with other interns, be it via HR or events we arranged ourselves.

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

    • There was a very close knit community inside EY. People of all levels and abilities would talk openly and also value my input.

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

    • My manager was brilliant and we still keep in contact now. Throughout the internship, they ensured I was coping well, had work and was having fun.

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

    • I entered at a very busy part of the year which squeezed my lunch break and pushed on my morning/evenings. However, as i enjoyed the work and the atmosphere it was acceptably.

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

    • I was actually shocked with the level of responsibility I was given. I was never patronised and the managers etc. in my team were very willing to stretch my abilities.

    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 work I did was a bit more technical than anything I'd be using at university. However I really developed skills relating to 'branding' myself, and developing a personal style. Also, my ability to process workflow and schedule my time was greatly enhanced.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere is very friendly, open planned and on the whole, an intern could talk to a Partner/Senior manager at anytime (which I feel is a good metric of openness/friendliness.)

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

    • I always had work to do and there was a well planned training week at the beginning

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

    • Good week of formal training followed by much peer-peer informal training.

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Healthcare from home
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very good firm that is at the forefront of its industry as well as providing good growth and career prospects.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Brilliant. Definitely made a fair few friends that lasted post internship.

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

    • Lunch in the canteen was about £5 a day. Lunch externally would be £3-£10. Evenings out were quite expensive as per the rest of Central London.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Typical Central London places.

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

    • Introduced a few clubs during your first day which you could sign up to for free, although unsure as to participation rates among interns.

    4/5
    Report this review

Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Audit

London

October 2013

View More Reviews
View More Jobs