Rating

5.6/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • Provision of admin support duties to the wider team. It is a Tax role, so I get involved in a certain amount of technical work and occasionally some marketing as well.

    8/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • The technical study element of the program is limited and provides a great challenge for School leavers to succeed.

    2/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I enjoy the day to day role and the working with the people from a range of departments, but I disapprove of the current study approach in place on the programme - It can be quite stressful.

    5/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by Grant Thornton?
  • In the work role, yes. In respect of examinations and technical ability, I feel they can improve their accommodation of how they value school leavers.

    5/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • Is new, and is developing, but certain areas need drastic change.

    3/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • Intense courses are provided for 2/3 days, 2/3 times a year and general support is provided thereafter. Overall its reasonable.

    5/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • The offer of support is always at hand and I have seen this in practise in the day to day workings, but with respect to technical study, they can do more.

    6/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • They pay fairly, I have no complaints.

    8/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • There are loads of activities to get involved in and opportunity to set up your own activities as well.

    8/10

  • 9. Would you recommend Grant Thornton to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • I believe there is room for development, but generally is a good place of employment.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Grant Thornton?
  • they provide a very supportive application process where you get support for recent new starters with guidance.


Details

School Leaver Programme

Accounting, Finance

Central London & City

June 2016


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