Associate Review

by PwC

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.2/10

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

Tracing documents, speaking to clients, asking questions regarding documents. Reporting back to my seniors, constantly keeping track on my process and keeping other updated on my process. When speaking to clients I had to make sure everything I wanted from them I needed to be clear and understand why and what I needed for.

8/10

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

I have improved so much especially in excel, there are so many efficient formulas and techniques to use that is more effective and also time efficient to ensure my work is accurate and clear to understand for my reviewers. As well as that, the relationships I built with my clients and colleagues was a good skills. I was constantly working with new and different people every other weeks and it was really good to be confident with everyone. It was scary at the beginning but as you gain more experience you become more comfortable with it.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I have learnt a lot about auditing and the firm. How to manage social life and work life. As well as that to have fun whilst working and building the relationships with my colleagues. The work has been stressful at times but the people I was working with made it worth it. The hours have been too much at times but that is due to the workload.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

It was very organised. Some engagement I have had has been stressful because and very unclear just because there hasn't been clear guidance from my incharge or managers but you learn to what to do and you get used to the programme, there has been times where you have to teach yourself.

6/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

I received a lot of support as I was dealing with personal issues and they were both helpful with the work that I need to do but also some time out to regain to a better mental state. Regarding work, everyone was very helpful and friendly and always welcomed 'stupid' questions.

10/10

6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

6/10

7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

8/10

8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

8/10

9a. Would you recommend PwC to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

PwC has been extremely helpful in terms of the opportunity they provide. The staff are extremly helpful and understanding and honestly they really are PwC's greatest assets. Even during the stressful season of auditing, everyone still manage to keep positive energy and encourage each other.

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

Be open minded, be positive, try and make work fun and everyone is lovely, don't be afraid to make friends.