Trainee Auditor Review

by PwC

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • Helping the team audit accounts for companies, this includes client travel and testing of client deliverables.

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

    • Communication and leadership skills as well as teamwork

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

    • The programme is a great starting point for a long term accounting career. I would need more experience than collated in my placements to commit to a future in my current line of service

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

    • Very well structured with university and placements in between. It is great to have financial assistance from work whilst studying at university.

    10/10
  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • When bringing up issues you are given assistance, you have to learn the significance of this. Career coaches are quite helpful

    8/10
  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

    • Currently, this is with my university and we are well supported

    10/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • I believe the qualification is independent to work performed on the job. I learn more whilst working.

    6/10
  • 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.)

    • There are 'societies' you can join. I took part in extra curricular webinars with the PwC muslim society

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

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Flexible working as well as good experience to have on your cv for future job prospects

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

    • Do your research beforehand on the company and application process. Be confident when going to assessment centres and speak to others who have been before you

Details

Degree Apprenticeship

Accounting

Manchester

May 2020

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