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The Slaughter and May EmployAbility Training Contract (2015 intake) is now accepting its second batch of applications to the scheme!

This is a good opportunity for disabled and dyslexic students and graduates to join this fantastic Programme. Early application advised for this highly- sought after opportunity -excellent benefits and world-class training!

Find out more and apply here – good luck!

BDO LLP is a global accountancy network with more than 1000 offices in over 100 countries. Their offices in Reading are recruiting for two graduates in the Tax Department. This is a great opportunity to gain training and a step on the career ladder from a Times Top 100 Graduate Employer.

BDO are currently recruiting for:

Indirect Tax Graduate

As a new Indirect Tax trainee you can expect to be involved in a wide variety of tasks covering both VAT compliance and VAT advisory. The team would fully support technical and personal development but you would be encouraged to carry out your own research from the outset. You will also work with other staff at all grades both within the Reading team and the wider regional team. You will have regular client contact and would be expected to liaise with Indirect Tax experts throughout the world, as increasingly Indirect Tax problems are international in nature.

The role supports qualification for CTA (Chartered Tax Advisor) as the work is legal and opinion based and involves relatively little accounting. The wide range of client issues that you will be involved in provides an excellent training ground. Historically, BDO’s tax trainees have performed very well in their studies, with pass rates significantly above the national average. Although the numbers of Indirect Tax trainee places are very limited, Southern Indirect Tax Group graduates have won three prizes in CTA or equivalent qualifications in the past 2 years.

A career in indirect tax requires excellent intellectual skills and a strong common sense business approach. An ability with spreadsheets can be advantageous but most important is a good team working ethic and an interest in problem solving. A Indirect Tax career is similar to that in other Taxes, but with a greater emphasis on advisory work from day one. The role of an Indirect Tax trainee is varied and challenging. There is no daily routine. For the future there are roles at all levels in Practice from Junior to Partner, with genuine opportunities to progress on merit. There are also equivalent roles in industry.
To find out more and see how to apply: https://reading.targetconnect.net/open/jobSearch.html?id=10360&pagingPage=0&sortColumn=expireDate&sortDirection=asc&query=BDO&

Reward Tax Graduate

As a new Reward trainee you can expect to be involved in a wide variety of tasks covering advisory work such as assisting with the design and drafting of documentation to implement share plans, employee communications, researching and advising on employee tax issues linked to reward and employee share issues generally. Reward contains a challenging mix of tax, employment/company law and HR issues. The Reading team is a regional hub supporting the whole of BDO’s Southern region and provides advice to our Reading, Bristol and Gatwick offices with close links to the London team. With the current trend towards employee share ownership and rising employment costs the Reward team has seen a real increase in interest from companies looking to implement tax efficient share plans. To continue to grow the team needs high calibre additional resource at trainee level. The team would fully support technical and personal development but you would be encouraged to carry out your own research from the outset. You will also work with other staff at all grades both within the Reading team and the wider regional team. You will have immediate and regular client contact and would be expected to liaise with Reward experts throughout the world, as our location in the Thames Valley means we frequently work with large multinational technology companies who are headquartered in this area.

The role can support qualification for CTA (Chartered Tax Advisor) as the work is largely legal and tax based and involves relatively little accounting. The wide range of client issues that you will be involved in provides an excellent training ground. Historically, BDO’s tax trainees have performed very well in their studies, with pass rates significantly above the national average.

To find out more and see how to apply: https://reading.targetconnect.net/open/jobSearch.html?id=10362&pagingPage=0&sortColumn=expireDate&sortDirection=asc&query=BDO&

For all those who think it may be too late to get a graduate job, find an internship, do some volunteering or more, come along to the Union today to find out why it’s not too late to do some last minute organization!

The ‘it’s not too late’ event will take place today between 11.30am-2.30am in RUSU.

Find out more here: https://reading.targetconnect.net/student/events/eventDetails.html?id=3190&callingPage=/student/events/eventSearch.html

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Skotkonung is a consultancy company providing innovative solutions for client’s needs, and they are currently offering two varied internship opportunities.  These opportunities are conveniently based in Theale, as part of the Reading Internship Scheme.

• IT Marketing Intern:

Skotkonung are looking for a Marketing Intern to join their team initially for 12 weeks, to lead on the development and delivery of corporate and product marketing and promotions with a strong focus on lead and income generation.

This is a new role which has very real potential to lead to a full time job for the right candidate following a successful internship. The role will encompass a wide range of marketing functions, including developing brand and product identity, increasing online visibility and working with external agencies, websites and organisations to present and promote our company and products.

This is an ideal position is you are eager to pursue a career in marketing.

Find out more about this role and how to apply: http://bit.ly/13RPWJF

• Network and Hardware Engineer Intern:

Skotkonung are also seeking a Network and Hardware Engineer Intern to join our small and dynamic team for 12 weeks. The successful applicant will be expected to integrate into the current team to provide hardware and systems support, including design, development and test of our technologies and products, as well as provide support, maintenance and backup on the existing product range.

Find out more about this role and how to apply: http://bit.ly/14soVPn

For an overview of Skotkonung, please visit www.skotkonung.com/sk-development-focused-solutions/:

The Autocar-Courland Next Generation Award 2013 is calling for university students to enter the much coveted and premier automotive industry talent search competition. The 2013 winner will be rewarded with a priceless work experience package comprising one month at each of the contest sponsors – Jaguar Land Rover, McLaren Automotive, Peugeot, Skoda and Toyota – as well as £7500 cash.

Brief: Describe, in no more than 500 words, an idea, innovation or change to corporate policy, that would improve any part of the UK automotive business – from manufacturing or design concepts through to the sales showroom and the aftermarket.

For more information please visit the Next Generation Award website: www.autocar.co.uk/nextgenerationaward

The Honourable Society of the Inner Temple, one of the four barrister Inns of Court, will be holding their annual Question and Answer Day on Sunday 16^th June 2013. This event will be held from 10am to 5pm at the Inner Temple, Central London.

This event is open to all university students interested in a career at the Bar who have not yet started the BPTC or joined an Inn of Court.

The event will consist of a series of workshops and seminars, providing an ideal opportunity for your students to gather information on the path to becoming a barrister.

The workshops will be followed by a drinks reception where students will have the opportunity to talk to practitioners in a more informal setting about life as a barrister.

Admission to this event is free and refreshments will be provided.  Places must be booked in advance.

Find out more and book your place at: http://www.innertemple.org.uk/prospective-members/forthcoming-events

Would you like to get a £10 Amazon voucher and free lunch?

In return, we’d like your views about what the Careers Centre should be doing for students at Reading (you don’t need to have used the service to come along).

The groups are small and informal – just a brief discussion to collect your thoughts on the activities and events that the Careers Centre offers.

Sessions will be held on:

• Tuesday 11th June 1-2pm  – Book online here
  
• Thursday  13th June 3-4pm – Book online here
  
• Thursday 20th June 2-3pm – Book online here
  

There are only eight places for each sessions – so sign up through My Jobs Online now!

Course: Law

Job: Assistant Tax Advisor, Corporate Tax

Profile:

Having graduated from Reading University Law School I now work as part of the Corporate Tax team at Ernst & Young. During my time at the University I was involved in various facets of student life; including leading the Japanese Society, co-founding the European Law Students’ Association (‘ELSA’) and partaking in multiple Law Society activities. I was also part of the Annual Fundraising Campaign and have assisted in spring-boarding numerous University-wide initiatives.

Tell us about your role?

Corporate Tax at Ernst & Young is a dynamic team of professionals focussed on advising companies on their domestic and international tax affairs. As part of my role I have been exposed to a wide array of projects across multiple departments, ranging from global compliance to international tax restructuring and M&A. The training contract also encompasses both internal and external technical courses, with the view of qualifying as a Chartered Accountant by the end of the programme.

Since day 1 I was encouraged to take charge of my career, gaining exposure to assignments involving a high degree of responsibility.  This has allowed me to build a diverse technical portfolio and develop strong relationships with my colleagues. Particularly now, when tax seems to be stealing the headlines in the context of controversy surrounding tax avoidance and the Public Accounts Committee, it is a very exciting time to be a part of the profession.

What is a typical day like for you?

Due to the diverse nature of Corporate Tax work, no two days at EY are ever the same. Generally, I would arrive at the office before 9:00, grab a coffee and catch-up on the latest financial press. Each morning I also make sure to follow my daily client newsfeed and any tax technical updates via the firm’s intranet. After reviewing my inbox I might attend an internal meeting and perhaps make a few phone calls to HMRC concerning compliance issues.  Later, I could get involved in a complex group restructuring project with our International Tax Services (‘ITS’) department. I also regularly cooperate with our Business Development and Graduate Recruitment teams, both of which inject my day-day work with extra challenges and variety.

Why did you choose Ernst & Young?

There were a few key criteria I measured my future employer against, most notably: a strong reputation, an international focus and a dynamic/challenging work-environment. Having completed the Summer Internship Programme with EY in 2011, I realised I had found a perfect match. The firm invests a lot of time and resources to ensure our people remain at the top of their respective professions – this fosters an environment with a steep learning curve, promoting growth and celebrating success.

Any words of wisdom for those considering an application to Ernst & Young?

Get involved – participating in university societies/other extra-curricular activities is critical in building the skills you will need to demonstrate throughout the application process. At any stage, preparation is key. Ensure you are familiar with your chosen service line and the specific reasons motivating your decision. If given the chance, definitely attend an Ernst & Young event on campus – it could give you a fantastic opportunity to meet the firm and make a lasting impression!

The UK-China Partners in Education (UKCPIE) Action Plan was signed in October 2011 in a bid to forge stronger links in higher education, vocational education and skills training.  The pilot will be “a work placement programme for UK students to provide them with the opportunity to learn about Chinese business, culture and language”.  The Ministry of Education approached Business, Innovation & Skills (BIS), the Department for Employment and Learning (DEL NI) and the British Council to establish an internship pilot scheme in Suzhou Industrial Park.

The 2500-year-old tourist city of Suzhou lies in the lower reaches of the Yangtze approximately 50 miles west of Shanghai. It has been officially declared part of “the coastal economic open zone of the Yangtze Delta”. Comprehensive industrial system has taken shape and there has been tremendous expansion in foreign trade and international economic co-operation. Suzhou has currently sister cities in Italy, Canada, Japan and the US.

The prime aim is to provide students with an opportunity to live and work in China for an extended period of time, developing an awareness of the culture and language and gaining invaluable professional skills, knowledge and experience that will enhance their employability within a globally mobile workforce.  Such initiatives are welcomed by employers in the UK who are looking for well-rounded trainees with some life experience and an awareness of the world around them.

Outline of Programme

• Internships for 6 to 12 months from September 2013 to August 2014

• 5 students from Northern Ireland will be recruited / 15 students from England will be recruited

• Students will apply directly to  opportunities which will be advertised on the Chinese coordinating partner’s website and the interviews will be coordinated by British Council

Eligibility

Full time students at an English or Northern Irish University or Higher/Further Education college completing:

• Undergraduate Degree

• Master’s

• PGCE

• PhD

• Nursing Diploma

• Foundation Degree

• HND

Students must be 18 years of age and over on commencement of programme and holder of a valid EU/EEA passport.

Role of Interns

The internships are varied. Below are examples of what is on offer:

• Marketing Coordinator

• Management Trainee

• Hotel Service

• teaching English at International Primary School and Kindergarten

Package for Interns

• monthly stipend of RMB2500 to RMB6000 (£250 to £600 approximately) – details given in advertisements

• accommodation during internship – details given in advertisements

• pre-departure and in-country briefings wherever possible

• free mandatory weekly Mandarin languages classes

• support from British Council throughout your placement and an English-speaking mentor from your host company

Costs to Interns

Students can expect to pay approximately £2000 to fund their trip.

They will be expected to meet the costs of:

• Return flight to China

• Private insurance

• Pocket money on arrival

The following costs will be reimbursed:

• Chinese visa

• UK and secondary (in-China) medical examinations

If you are a student and you think that you are eligible to apply for an internship, please contact Isabelle Martin at Isabelle.Martin@britishcouncil.org by Friday 7 June. Please feel free to circulate this to others who may be interested.

RMG (Retail Marketing Group) are on the lookout for talented people who have a passion for technology, are motivated, responsive, hard working and consistently seeking to improve and develop.

If this sounds like you, join us on Thursday 13th June to find out more about your fantastic new career!

RMG have various positions from financial advisers, Human Resources, Data Analysts, Client Services – They are looking for graduates to experienced staff. Please be aware this is by invitation only as there are only 50 places available.

To find out more about the Retail Marketing Group and apply to their event, see: http://bit.ly/18CKu2X