Hi,

I am wondering how easy you find it to work from home, especially at the beginning of the job. Is it more difficult to learn / pick-up stuff from home?

How many days is expected to be present in the office? Is this different at the beginning of employment?

Thanks for answering!

28 March, 2024 16:49

Hey Jack, it depends on the office but typically we aim to be in twice a week. I would recommend going in every day at the beginning of the job as it is a way to get to know everyone and it is easier to learn from others. I wouldn't say it is more difficult to pick up stuff from home but it definitely takes a bit longer sometimes.
Happy to answer any more questions.

28 March, 2024 16:56

Thanks for your helpful response!

At the beginning of the job - how much time do we spend studying / in college? I am wondering how it is split and what to expect.

Are you also in the tax team?

28 March, 2024 16:58

Yes, I am in the tax team. Are you a graduate or a business apprentice?

28 March, 2024 16:59

Graduate

28 March, 2024 16:59

As soon as you start there are two days of introduction and then you go straight to college. You are in college for roughly two and a half months and then you have exams. Usually you will start in the office around the end of November.

28 March, 2024 17:01

I see. How spaced out are the exams? I understand I will be doing Enrolled Agent and ATT, are there any other professional exams to be completed after these?

Thanks again

28 March, 2024 17:04

Which qualification are you working towards?

28 March, 2024 17:07

Enrolled Agent and ATT

28 March, 2024 17:08

Professional qualification:

Enrolled Agent (EA) and Association of Taxation Technicians (ATT)

28 March, 2024 17:09

I am not too sure as I am doing ICAS but overall, you get a lot of support while you are in college and I did not find it too overwhelming. You are usually expected to study for a few hours outside of working hours as well.

28 March, 2024 17:10

Ok thanks! Is there some way I can find out the dates of my exams in 2024? (Before 5th September)

28 March, 2024 17:22

You should get your timetable from the professional qualifications team but it will be closer to your start date.

28 March, 2024 17:23

Okay, thanks for your answers!

28 March, 2024 17:24

Will there be any more sessions like this between now and my enrollment date?

28 March, 2024 17:24

Yes, there are more online session and another Q&A session which will be during the summer and it will most likely be in person.

28 March, 2024 17:26