Trainee Associate - corporate tax assistant Review

by PwC

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

5.9/10

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

Trainee associate - assisting senior members of the team with day to day tasks and attending calls/meetings and taking notes.

6/10

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

Yes - attended college for personal tax (learnt a lot) and also have attended training courses in relation to my LoS - has helped me understand things in meetings.

6/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy my programme - however sometimes i find there is very little work for me to do in the office, i like learning and being kept busy.

6/10

4. How valued do you feel by PwC?

- My manager is always checking to see if i am happy / if i need any help with anything. - internal recognition is good, i have built relationships throughout the whole office - not much involvement in tasks

5/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

i think my programme is very well strucutred in terms of college and training courses however i think there is a lack of work for junior team members.

6/10

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

- receive a lot of support during college days, however none when out of college.

6/10

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

- guidance with problems is good - buddy was very helpful - manager is always helpful

6/10

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

- i think that my salary is good for my age however if someone were to be living on their own / away from home the salary would not get them very far.

6/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

- there are always recruiment events taking place at schools which i can offer to help in

6/10

9. Would you recommend PwC to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

- excellent company to start work in and they teach you all the key things you need to know about working for a professional company.

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

- be confident throughout your interview process, never jump to conculsions - prepare!!! - be open minded when joining - make effort to get involved in team activites and to interact with your peer group.