Tax Associate Review

by Grant Thornton

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Rating

4.4/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    4.6

    The Role

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

    • I found my time at Grant Thornton very rewarding. The work was both challenging and stimulating and I was given autonomy over my work but with reassurance that I could seek help when needed.

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

    • I felt very much a part of the team and everyone made an effort to welcome me and support me.

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

    • My manager was always there when I needed her, even when her schedule was very hectic.

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

    • I was always being challenged with new tasks and people were always ready to pass me work.

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

    • I was empowered with work I didn't expect to be empowered with which just shows that faith that Grant Thornton has in their interns and graduates.

    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 accounting skills I developed are really useful now I am back at uni. Legislation training that I had is also useful at uni. There are many other softer skills that were enhanced during my placement such as my emotional intelligence and collaboration skills.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The office had a good atmosphere that was very energetic.

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

    • Very organised. My flights to London were already booked when I started. We had cohort calls with senior managers every week and HR representatives were always following up on how we were doing.

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

    • They invested a lot. We had a two day trip to a Grant Thornton training centre outside London as well as people in the office investing their time and resources in us.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Sports and Social Club

    Financial Bonus

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

    • Very. As well as a competitive salary, as a graduate they will pay for your accountancy exams.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • In Bradenham, all the interns gelled really well. In the office, all the interns worked well together and we came up with some very creative ideas.

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

    • Glasgow's cost of living is very reasonable.

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

    • Fantastic. Glasgow has a great variety of bars.

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

    • I attended a Grant Thornton golf day as well as football on a Thursday night.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Accounting, Audit, Human Resources

Scotland

November 2014

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