Associate Review

by Deloitte

Rating

7.3/10

1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

I work within the mergers and acquisiitons tax department as an associate. My job involves working on due diligence reports, structure reports and restructuring services tax projects. I work with a wide variery of people and project teams.

7/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

I am currently working towards becoming ACA and CTA qualified and have sat the first 6 exams. I have also been sent on various internal tax courses and learn new things daily on the job.

7/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I am constantly learning as part of my programme and find it enjoyable. Deloitte is an excellent firm to work for and they provide many opportunities to progress and develop.

8/10

4. How valued do you feel by Deloitte?

Most managers often voice their appreciation for good, which makes for a motivational working environment. The department tries hard to get everyone involved in interesting work.

7/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The programme is extremely well structured, with each year's exams and courses planned well in advance. It is also clear what grade I will be at each year as I move through the programme. The buddy system Deloitte has is also very useful.

8/10

6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

There are always people there to support me if I have any issues and it is made clear that they want us to voice any problems.

7/10

6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

There are always people there to support me if I have any issues and it is made clear that they want us to voice any problems. The firm obviously want us to pass exams, so support us through that.

8/10

7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?

I live at home, so my salary is adequate for my needs.

6/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

There are often company events and activities, and there are a large range of clubs that I could join if I wanted to. Voluntary work within the community is also supported.

8/10

9. Would you recommend Deloitte to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

There is plenty of room to progress within Deloitte and they provide excellent training opportunities.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Deloitte?

The interview process is hard, but worth it!