Trainee Review

by PwC

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • -Team calls -Communicating with the client -Plan the audit -Perform and document testing -Sitting ICAEW ACA Examinations

    9/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • -Excel advanced skills -Accounting -Planning -Due diligence -Communication -Organisation

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

    • -Thoroughly, hoping to return to finish the graduate scheme -Get involved with B&CM if doing audit -Big teams feel like a family

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

    • -Very well developed -time off for study for exams -structured training when joining -lots of support from team

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

    • -supported massively -daily calls -open communication -internal recognition system

    9/10
  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

    • -less support working virtually -need to be more proactive to ask for the help -utilise the functions to get support out of college days

    9/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • -qualification is vital for role -will apply 90% of accounting knowledge to the role so pay attention

    7/10
  • 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.)

    • -can get involved with the Social team on your client -many groups on currents (internal forum) which you can join based on interests and hobbies

    8/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend PwC to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • -great company -advanced training and support to qualifications -rewarded for hard work -great colleagues -enjoyable work environment

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

    • -trust is important so highlight how you demonstrate this when applying -PwC value personality and drive over academics so show you want this -Don't be afraid to ask questions (it shows more interest)

Details

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Accounting

London

July 2021

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