National Careers Week 2025: Career Progression

It’s not just a job. It’s a career. 

To finish our series for National Careers Week (which runs from 3^rd to 8^th March) we’re sharing Holly’s story of how she progressed from Apprentice to Private Client Tax Manager with the support of her colleagues at Affinia.  

Holly Heslop | Private Client Tax Manager in 4 short years

“I joined Affinia as a trainee in the tax department almost 4 years ago, studying towards my ATT/CTA professional qualifications. The support I have received both technically and personally is unparalleled to what any other professional firm has to offer.  

Undoubtably, it has been the biggest contributing factor as to why I have developed to where I am today (and so quickly from a fresh graduate with no previous experience!). 

I have been fortunate to benefit from a one-to-one mentorship with senior staff members, who have pushed me to become a well-rounded tax professional and strengthened my confidence in my ability to do my job. 

Affinia has also given me a unique learning experience, in which I have had exposure to a range of compliance and advisory work which I wouldn’t have had to the chance to do elsewhere. 

There is also a strong advocation for women to become a key part of the business leadership team, which is unusual for such a male dominant industry. From my experience, Affinia have been unwavering in their approach to drive change in the industry, which is refreshing as a female entering the corporate environment.” 

Affinia believes that flexible working allows for greater employee engagement, commitment, and increases our productivity levels.  

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