Insider profil
Top Insider Advice
Everyone has certain personality traits or skills which they develop throughout school or university, which they might not even be aware of - they do not have to be technical/academic! Soft skills are so important in the world of work, and it's important to reflect on what you are good at and what sort of roles will sort this skill set. For example, if you're a friendly person who is good at making others feel comfortable, a client facing role might suit you better. On the other hand, if you have high organizational skills, you might excel in a job where you work on several projects/clients at one time. It might seem obvious, but excelling at work, especially in your first few years, is usually much more to do with your personality than your technical knowledge or understanding. Find a job where the working style comes naturally to you, and you'll be able to dedicate more effort to learning and developing.
Career path
Assistant Tax Advisor
EY UK
From 10/2018 to 03/2024Company
What do you like about your job and the company?
I came into this job with zero knowledge of tax, accounting or finance. When I started, I felt like I had a lot of catching up to do! However, for me, the process of learning and developing is part of the fun. I love that in the 1.5 years I've been at EY, not one day has gone past where I haven't learnt something new, or at least consolidated my understanding of a new concept. An understanding of corporate tax is a unique skill that is employable in many different scenarios and jobs. As they say, the only two certainties in life are taxes and death! For those are motivated by the intellectual challenge and an ever-changing landscape, tax provides an exciting career path.
Greatest achievements
In my first year at EY, I went from being assigned to two audits only to having a portfolio of 15 clients, including coordination, compliance and audit clients. I have in particular built up my Real Estate compliance clients to a point where I am now stepping up into a senior/reviewer role on these accounts, managing junior team members and being the main client contact. This has accelerated my development, meant I now get to work with fantastic people and am genuinely enjoying the work I do. My industry knowledge is growing every day and I am increasingly able to support our clients with the unique challenges faced in the Real Estate sector.
Charlotte D
Top Insider Advice
No achievements in life are the result of singular, private efforts - family, friends and teachers are just as much a part of every success story. However, in those moments where you doubt what you can do, and you worry you're not good enough, and you feel very much alone in your decision; every time you keep going and push yourself further are the moments that you define who you are and what you're capable of. The big secret is that you're capable of anything, you just have to believe it, and then go into the world and act like it!
Hania I
Transaction Diligence Graduate
Top Insider Advice
Match your values to the company that you are applying to and make sure both what they do within work projects and outside of this engages your interests so that you have the motivation to develop yourself professionally and personally throughout your career journey. It will always present much more positively if you are truly excited and enjoy what you will do in your daily role.