Accountant Review

by PwC

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.8/10

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

Role involes a three month placement each year, in which you are assigned to PwC clients and as part of a team complete their audit work.

9/10

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

Developed a whole host of skills, most importantly professional skills on placement which can only be gained throuh experience.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I've really enjoyed it!

9/10

4. How valued do you feel by PwC?

On placement you feel very valued as feedback is gained from each client. At university you feel valued through recognition events.

9/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

It is very well structured, although having more exams prior to placement may help you feel more equipped.

9/10

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

Any quieries I have had have been dealt with efficently.

8/10

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

On placement I have a 'buddy' which is an older flying start in the office and a people manager so feel very supported. T

9/10

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

I am living at home so have no living costs, travel and daily costs are relatively low so the salary package has left me with more htan enough money to go travelling in summer!

9/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

Yes within the flying start programme there are numerous social events and once you start placement you are invited to all company events/ socials just like a full time worker! A whole host of social events has been arranged from drinks to themeparks to go karting.

8/10

9. Would you recommend PwC to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

The programme is the perfect fast track career which allows you to gain a whole host of experience at the company's bussiest season so you gain the most rewarding experience.

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

Be confident and do your research!