Corporate Tax Intern Review

by Grant Thornton

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • The internship was a fantastic insight into what a career in accountancy entails. Everyone was incredibly friendly and made me feel comfortable and valued from my first day.

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

    • I really felt that I was given work to do which had some real life meaning behind it which really allowed me to feel part of the team. Hard work was always acknowledged by senior members of staff who also made me feel very welcome and valued.

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

    • The internship was coordinated fantastically. Each intern was assigned a 'buddy' who would help answer any questions you might have had either before or during the internship. Whilst I also had two appraisals during the internship where I could ask as many questions as I liked to my line manager.

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

    • My colleagues were keen to ensure that I was given a chance to really immerse myself in the job role and as a result, always kept me busy with interesting work- No filing or coffee making!

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

    • I felt as though I had real responsibility whilst at Grant Thornton, regularly doing work which was to be passed onto senior members of staff. I also attended client meetings where I really felt as though I was representing Grant Thornton as a staff member, not just an intern.

    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 two day presentation workshop that all interns attend has benefited by degree greatly as I am now far more confident and composed when giving a presentation. Analytical skills and my attention to denial were also bettered during the internship which has also assisted me in my degree studies.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Relaxed and easy going, everyone was very friendly.

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

    • As I have mentioned it was very well coordinated with everyday accounted for.

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

    • Skills workshop, client facing and corporate responsibility day were all really helpful in my personal development.

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

    • Flexi Time

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

    • I was lucky enough to be offered a graduate role with Grant Thornton!

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Regular drinks and meals after work really helped me in getting to know my colleagues.

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

    • Not the cheapest but no more than I was expecting.

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

    • The nightlife is OK but there are better places located just 20 minutes away.

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

    • Charity involvement, football tournaments, loads of stuff to really help you feel part of the Grant Thornton team.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Accounting

South East

November 2013

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