Flying start degree programme - Graduate Leeds Review

by PwC

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.7/10

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

Job Title - Flying Start Degree Programme - Graduate Daily task - auditing large companies finances and gaining an understanding of how the accounting process works in the real world. Interacting with FC's and FD's and challenging approaches. Coaching junior members of the team and supporting the team

8/10

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

ACA, SAP use, Altitude development course

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

The programme is good and offers a great oppurtunity to experience work and with a job at the end of it

9/10

4. How valued do you feel by PwC?

Regular feedback ensures value is felt and recognition awards can be given. CLient feedback can also be a postiive thing

8/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Very well structured, training given as well as a vast support network feauturing the ICAEW. PwC and University.

8/10

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

Ample, Kaplan got me through the last 3 ACA exams with as much support as required. This was the same whilst studying at university

9/10

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

People manager was great and supported/helped me in anything i wanted or didn't want to do

10/10

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

Salary meets costs with some disposable income, I am able to run a car, rent a flat and socialise easily. However it could be more to be in line with competitors

9/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

Yes, social activities, ICAEW Events, University alumni events

9/10

9. Would you recommend PwC to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Good oppurtunities, large global firm, referall payment

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

Be yourself in interviews, encourage other to take part in the group assessment and put forward vald ideas yourself