Rating

8.4/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • I help to review companies financial statements to ensure they are free from fraud and misstatements. I complete various tasks to test their different areas in the statement are recorded appropriately.

    8/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I have significantly improved in my excel skills and have broaden my audit knowledge and methodology.

    8/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I enjoy my programme to a high extent. The staff and lecturers within uni are very supportive and ICAEW give us all the information we need in order to pass our exams.

    8/10

  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • My programme is well structured and we constantly receive emails of updates of numerous things, such as exam dates, in order to keep us consistently in the loop.

    8/10

  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • PWC provide us with numerous lines of support during our placement from career coaches to buddy's to mental health awareness days. There is always coaching throughout jobs which enable our work to be of the highest level.

    9/10

  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
  • Newcastle University provide significant support during our exam period through providing excellent lectures and learning materials.

    9/10

  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
  • It gives us a more in depth understanding of the audit process itself in order for us to have a background in why we are carrying out certain tests.

    8/10

  • 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.)
  • PWC provide numerous opportunities to socialise through social events, such as the Spring Ball, to extra-curricular activities such as the running club.

    9/10

  • 9a. Would you recommend PwC to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • It is a friendly and welcoming place to work, with significant support and guidance from everyone.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to PwC?
  • Don't be afraid to ask questions.


Details

Degree Apprenticeship

Accounting

Belfast

March 2022


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