Rating

9/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • I am a Trainee Associate in Deals Tax which involves doing compliance work, reports and file notes. I speak to various members of the team depending on what work I'm doing and also have to focus on any exam/diploma work.

    9/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • Yes I have learned about personal tax for the ATT and am currently studying ethics and law. There are many training courses internal and external I have learnt from.

    9/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • The work is fairly varied and interesting, the team is great - very friendly, company culture is great, very relaxed and flexible, it exceeded my expectations. I am thoroughly enjoying it

    9/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by PwC?
  • There is the appraisal season where my manager reviews my work and gives me praise, there is also ongoing feedback from work colleagues on tasks and projects worked on.

    9/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • Overall it is very well organised with a two day induction and lots of internal training in the first couple months, there is lots of support and training for the exams too

    9/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • you basically have a weeks worth of training for each exam and there is plenty of support and people to ask if you have any questions or queries

    9/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • There is always support from your people manager and lots of guidance on the portal regarding personal or developmental problems. there are plenty of resources

    9/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • I live at my parents home so my costs are fully covered, the salary is probably the one of the highest out there and other benefits are welcome.

    9/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • There are many drinking opportunities and socials, voluntary days, clubs and sports, there are company events such as trade fairs and the like.

    9/10

  • 9. Would you recommend PwC to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • Because if it is what you want to do then it saves money by not going to university and you get a great salary as well as being ahead with work experience


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to PwC?
  • Practising the psychometric tests and making sure you have an answer for all the interviews questions and finally don't be a cocky and bossy in the group exercise


Details

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Accounting, Finance

Central London & City

June 2015


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