Associate Review

by PwC

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7.7/10

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

My role is a Tax Associate working in HRS for Employee solutions. So far day-to-day I assist on either client research or do pieces of work relating to a client project. This can involve using client systems to retrieve information, researching regulation from HMRC, or creating spreadsheets to work out tax liabilities.

8/10

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

Existing skills that have been developed are time management, team work as all work is completed within a team. Communication skills have also been developed as I communicate with senior members of the team on a daily basis.

7/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I am really enjoying my programme, there is a lot of support available and the programme is well structured so I not only know what to expect from the programme but how to work towards achieving the end result.

8/10

4. How valued do you feel by PwC?

I feel very valued at PwC. From day one I have been given work and the working environment helps you feel part of the team.

8/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The programme is well structured as all information regarding exam study and sittings has been communicated effectively. The structure of the diploma is also really good as it helps you work through each module.

8/10

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

The support available is great with regular contact.

8/10

6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

The support from my employer is also really good as an interest is shown in the programme I am on and also helping me be successful in completing the programme.

8/10

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

The salary/package meets my costs well. It is a reasonable salary for the programme considering a lot of apprenticeships pay a low salary.

7/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

7/10

9. Would you recommend PwC to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

The working environment is great. Theres a really good support system in place and your career is in your own hands to develop and progress as much as you can.

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

I would advise others to apply to PwC as it offers a great programme. Firstly look on the website for the opportunites available. Research the different areas to see what interests you and where you would like to work and arrange to come in for preview events to really get an insight of what working for PwC is like.