Flying Start Degree programme - London Review

by PwC

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.9/10

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

Associate level auditor. Audit the financial statements of clients at year end to ensure they give a true and fair view of their profit, cash flows and affairs at that time

8/10

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

I have gained a further understanding of how audit work is performed and got to experience how it is to work in a team and cooperate with clients

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I had a pleasant time considering the current remote working environment. It involved a lot of late nights and stressful days especially close to signing, but that is part of the job.

8/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Very well organised. We were given an in depth training and had a clear understanding of the process of the placement. Had meetings with our mentors and had an understanding of the team hierarchy

9/10

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

We were given in depth training and plenty of resources and people to reach out to if we needed (career coach, buddy, managers, IT, HR, etc). Also received weekly mental health emails for support. Good attitude towards supporting employees and solving issues in general.

10/10

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

I had a great career coach who supported me throughout my placement. I also had good coaches on each of my engagement teams, who helped guide me through the work and provided me with a lot of useful knowledge to help with my qualifications

9/10

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

I have been able to see everything I have been learning in practice and see how the actual day-to-day work is performed. Observed the relationships between the engagement teams and the client. Obtained further understanding of the business environment and my role

10/10

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 multiple company events, social events, fundraisers happening each week.

8/10

9a. Would you recommend PwC to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

PwC is a big firm with many small and big clients, which gives the opportunity to work on different types of clients and different industries. The people of PwC are extremely helpful and friendly, and there's a lot of support from the firm to its employees

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

It is not an easy job, especially in the big and busy offices such as London, however it helps you gain a lot of exposure and experience. Get familiar with the firm's values and professional framework, and gain a good understanding of the job you are applying for.