Audit Trainee Review

by PwC

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.5/10

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

I worked on auditing clients which involves corroborating that the numbers in the financial statements are free from misstatement and show a true and fair view.

9/10

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

I have developed my communication skills in regards to speaking to colleagues as well as clients.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I thoroughly enjoyed the programme. It was challenging at times but it was a great learning experience and I look forward to joining as a graduate.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The programme is very well structured. We are allocated time for college to complete our professional qualification as well as allocated time for necessary training.

10/10

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

The was an unbelievable amount of support from PwC. There was a wellbeing team that focused on looking after yourself whilst also working to your best ability.

10/10

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

As mentioned before, we are specifically timetabled college time which means that we have time to learn and revise before exams which is really helpful.

10/10

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

You learn a lot in college that you can actually apply in real life working scenarios. Specifically around substantive/controls testing.

9/10

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.)

During COVID, we were restricted to how much we could do face-to-face, however, PwC did put on a lot of virtual events which were really fun and helped get to know others.

9/10

9a. Would you recommend PwC to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

The working culture is really great, there are so many amazing people here to offer help and support.

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

Be yourself, try to highlight yourself as a team worker as the team environment is so important at PwC