Flying start 1, Associate Review

by PwC

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7.8/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • Working on audit engagements, liasing with clients, documenting audit evidence, receiving coaching on technical audit skills

    7/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • I have built hugely on my audit knowledge, developed skills with excel and PwC software and leant a lot about business processes and structures.

    9/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • I really enjoy the experience of getting to integrate practical work experience within my university degree.

    8/10
  • 4. How valued do you feel by PwC?

    • I feel valued and supported during the large majority of my working time.

    7/10
  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • The training and pre-placement training is badly organised. Lectures at university and work at pwc are well organised.

    6/10
  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

    • We have access to lots of useful support through PwC.

    8/10
  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • We have access to lots of useful support through PwC.

    8/10
  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?

    • Satisfactory.

    9/10
  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

    • Yes, sporting, social etc.

    8/10
  • 9. Would you recommend PwC to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Good salary, good fast track to a qualification, reputable firm, good support systems, good way to integrate work and university.

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

    • Be prepared to work hard but enjoy what you're doing.

Details

Degree Apprenticeship

Accounting, Finance

Wales

March 2018

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