Rating

7/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • I am a school leaver in the Real Estate tax team. I have the opportunity to work with a number of different people from all grades, most of my work has been drafting letters, correspomdimg with HMRC, completing tax compuations and returns and other spreadsheet work.

    7/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I have learnt and developed and number of new skills such as networking, filling in tax returns, writing letters and report writing.

    8/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I enjoy some aspects of the work, and have a good peer group to connect with, however in my team there is not a fantastic working atmosphere and there is not much, if any camaraderie. The work is likely to improve as I progress as the worst job are always delegated to the most junior members.

    6/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by PwC?
  • I receive thanks from some seniors but it doesnt feel like what I do makes any difference or helps in any way.

    4/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • It is a very well structured programme, with the whole two years almost mapped out entirely, which helps us to work out our progression.

    8/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • We receive a good amount of support from Kaplan however it could be higher.

    6/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • We receive a good amount of support, such as study leave, time off to complete diploma work and other opportunities to help us with our qualification.

    7/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • It meets my costs well as I live at home, and for a school leaver it is a very good salary.

    7/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • There are many opportunities to socialise and attend events outside work, as well as a number of benefits such a free gym membership, and free language classes in the mornings.

    10/10

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


  • 9b. Why?
  • Fantastic start to a career.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to PwC?
  • Read up on the interview process online so you are prepared for all of it.


Details

School Leaver Programme

Accounting, Finance

Central London & City

March 2016


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