Assurance Review

by PwC

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.8/10

1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

General audit work. Working with and at clients and with a team of other auditors.

9/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

Gain exemptions from 12 out of 15 professional accouting exams. Gain degree. Work experience and professional skills in day to day audit.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I feel like I learn something new everyday and that I have had a lot of help to coach me and help me improve so far in my placement.

10/10

4. How valued do you feel by PwC?

Given tough but valuable work. Feel like I am helping the company to complete key work. Gain recognition and support from peers and management.

10/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Very well structured with placement and university tying in together.Given coaching on the job. Support is very good from peers and delegated important work but get a lot of support on tricky areas.

10/10

6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

Gain valuable support from all around me whilst on the job. Support offered from tutors, lecturers, peers, friends and managers. General support group is very good.

10/10

6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

Gain valuable support from all around me whilst on the job. Support offered from tutors, lecturers, peers, friends and managers. General support group is very good.

10/10

7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?

Very well paid. Get extra pay for living at home and living costs. Expenses paid for travel and food/hotel when working away.

10/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

Socails available regularly, activities within work available. Volunteering initiatives and support around such areas. Sports clubs available within work with colleagues.

9/10

9. Would you recommend PwC to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Great experience for work and great name in finance.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to PwC?

Prepare for assessment days, be calm in interviews and use/gain any business knowledge for interviews.