Flying Start Degree Programme - Year 4 and Aberdeen Review

by PwC

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Rating

8.1/10

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

Audit Associate, substantively testing financial accounts where I get to engage with fellow members of my company actively being involved in high level discussions. I am also responsible for liaising with my clients in a professional manner in order to get the answers I require. In some cases these people hold high positions within global company's. I am involved in multiple projects throughout my placement do to my client portfolio, so often have to address different and unseen tasks.

8/10

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

Training towards my ACA chartered accountant qualification, this degree programme leaves me with only 2 more final exams to sit and 80% of my training time under my belt. It's the fastest way to qualify professionally and still attain a degree. I have also developed extensive excel skills along side communication skills.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy it thoroughly!

10/10

4. How valued do you feel by PwC?

It varies from job to job, but on the whole I say most work that warrants recognition is brought up. But you will not receive any comments for just achieving what is expected of your grade.

4/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

As it constantly develops as a result of direct feedback given from students. I feel the structuring is very tailored and works well.

10/10

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

Newcastle university, PwC and ICAEW offer a great support network. You have a relevant person to turn to for any instance of concern.

8/10

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

Due to the nature of the timings when we come in for placement (busy season) it is sometimes less of a support system felt from PwC side, as everyone in the office is so busy for the time we are there.

7/10

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

very well. We are extremely well compensated. The compensation has allowed me to experience some amazing places in the world that without I never would have had access too. It has taught me a lot.

10/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

Not many opportunities due to the timing of our placements being at the firms busiests time.

6/10

9. Would you recommend PwC to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

great platform for a career in business. They will put your foot in the door to anywhere even if you decide PwC is not the right fit for you.

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

show confidence and an ability to be resilient and persevere with a sometimes daunting workload.