Is H&R Block a good company to work for as a First Year Tax Associate?

First Year Tax Associate professionals working at H&R Block have rated their employer with 2.9 out of 5 stars in 142 Glassdoor reviews. This is a lower than average score with the overall rating of H&R Block employees being 3.8 out of 5 stars. Search open First Year Tax Associate Jobs at H&R Block now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked First Year Tax Associate interview questions at H&R Block .

Does H&R Block pay First Year Tax Associate employees well?

First Year Tax Associate professionals rate their compensation and benefits at H&R Block with 1.8 out of 5 stars based on 142 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 50% worse than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about First Year Tax Associate salaries at H&R Block.

How happy are First Year Tax Associate professionals working at H&R Block?

51% of First Year Tax Associate employees at H&R Block would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has increased by 7% in the past 12 months. First Year Tax Associate professionals have also rated H&R Block with a 3.0 rating for work-life-balance, 2.7 rating for diversity and inclusion, 2.7 rating for culture and values and 2.7 rating for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at H&R Block?

Tax Associate (681) , Tax Professional (442) , Tax Preparer (376) , Receptionist (275) , Seasonal Tax Preparer (234) , Tax Specialist (204) , CSP - Client Service Professional (202) , Front Desk Receptionist (200) , Associate Team Leader (167) , Customer Service Representative (151) , Client Service Professional (141) , FIRST YEAR TAX PROFESSIONAL (136) , Tax Consultant (124) , Office Manager (122) , Tax Analyst (91)

What are the pros of working at H&R Block according to real employee reviews?

"I don't know how they do it but working at H&R Block is genuinely enjoyable and I've met so many great people there." ((in 461 reviews)); "The hours are flexible; you say at the beginning of the season which days and times you can work." ((in 453 reviews)); "provide good training every year (from September to December) and enough taxation resources for employees." ((in 414 reviews)); "Very flexible schedules that allow you to share with your family and improve your education while earn extra money." ((in 226 reviews)); "Great coworkers and corporate kept you very in the know" ((in 198 reviews))

What are the cons of working at H&R Block according to real employee reviews?

"Low pay and they don't like to work with you on the hours you prefer to work" ((in 879 reviews)); "Poor management and severely understaffed" ((in 248 reviews)); "No benefits besides PTO and lack of full" ((in 243 reviews)); "Low salary and the grow expectations are limited." ((in 128 reviews)); "No support from upper management or corporate headquarters, they will withhold office supplies like paper in order to save a buck." ((in 83 reviews))

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H&R Block First Year Tax Associate reviews

2.9

51% would recommend to a friend

(142 total reviews)

Curtis Campbell

100% approve of CEO

49% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.0

Work/Life balance

2.7

Culture & values

2.7

Diversity & inclusion

2.7

Senior management

2.7

Career opportunities

1.8

Compensation and benefits

Tax Associate First Year employees have rated H&R Block with 2.9 out of 5 stars, based on 142 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Tax Associate First Year professionals have an average working experience there. H&R Block is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Tax Associate First Year professionals compared to other employers within the Retail & Wholesale industry (3.4 stars).

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142 reviews

2.0

Aug 19, 2011

Inefficient and low quality management

First year tax professional

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Pros

Flexible seasonal job, opportunities for learning are available, learned to use tax software and there were comfortable chairs. Internet was unblocked.

Cons

I felt that many senior tax preparers were very unprofessional and low class. They often went for smoke breaks and took 15 minutes to do so every hour. On the other hand, I have to wait eagerly for a mere 30 minute lunch break. They smelled of smoke and looked unkempt. Many top management procedures were very unorganized and unefficient, which made me feel ashamed to be working for such a corporation.

4.0

Jul 7, 2011

Challenging, but fun!

First year tax associate

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Pros

Even for a part-time job, Block invest in its preparers full-time. The (obligatory) continuing education the company offers allows preparers to enhance their tax knowledge and skills, and even helps with becoming a licensed EA. The company also makes an attempt to offer its part-timers benefits as well.

Cons

Office management and field support are separated, resulting in confusion when preparers need to resolve certain issues (registering for classes, taking off, etc.). Senior management can be schizophrenic - they constantly change important policies, even in the middle of a tax season. Block's software is ancient - the main preparation program is based on DOS!

5.0

Feb 28, 2011

Working at H&R Block has been a very positive learning experience

First year tax professional

Recommend

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Pros

At H&R Block you will learn skills, work with great people, get great opportunities for advancement, and enjoy great benefits even as a seasonal employee.

Cons

As a first year tax professional, you do not get very many hours or very much pay. Schedules are subject to change.

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