Flying Start Associate Review

My role involved performing many different areas of audit testing; including performing many different complex tasks which were challenging. This involved tieing invoices through to bank and when it didn't match this meant speaking with client to understand something that didn't match up either in phone or in person.

Have developed teamwork skills as have had to work in an engagement team of six people - not always the easiest at times but have made it work by learning peoples backgrounds etc. Have developed all technical knowledge from university by putting it into practice something that will come in handy when it comes to taking further exams.

I thoroughly enjoy my programme. For me choosing my programme was about getting the uni life whilst also getting to work; having had the chance to see what work life is about for a few months now has been a real eye opener and i look forward to working here full time.

My programme is well structured - we spend 3 months each year for the four years we are at university on placement (not counting first year). This comes with lots of support from our university team as well as from the firm we work for. The way our placements are structured also give us plenty of time to study for our exams.

I receive plenty of support from my employer. Upon joining the firm I was introduced two people who could support me should I ever run into any problems. My buddy and my career coach. My buddy is more of an informal person to lean on whereas my career coach drives the progression of my career.

The university (my training provider) have always been at the other end of an email whilst working towards my qualifications. No question is ever too silly or they are never too busy to take the time out to explain something to you. All tutors at Reading Uni are super nice and helpful

The knowledge that I learn at university I have been able to put into practice in my role. I also feel I know more about my job/role/industry having done some of my qualifications even if this is just on a theoretical basis on some occasions. Look forward to knowing more as I progress.

We are all placed into social groups as soon as we join the firm. A social group is the group which organises social events for after work such as drinks etc. This allows you to mix with people of other grades in the business and expand your network outside your own intake.

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PwC has a great well-being support system for a start and everyone is super-friendly. Plus the course I chose is a great way to get started with PwC. One of the other things I find great about PwC is they always care about what you think in terms of what client you want to work on.

The main bit of advice I would give is to learn the PwC Professional framework off by heart! The PwC professional framework drives every bit of work that you do. The assessment days aren't also as scary as they seem so just relax. Also take advantage of every opportunity!