Flying Start 2 Review

by PwC

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.4/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • Get assigned areas of audit to help at the ground level. This would involve completing "EGAs" (evidence gathering activities). These would then be reviewed by seniors. Covering a range of financial statement line items (FSLIs).

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

    • Soft skills - importance of clear communication, building relationships and feeling comfortable pitching ideas. Technical skills - such as use of new softwares, systems and shortcuts to increase quality of work as well as efficiency.

    9/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • I enjoyed a lot, the people i worked with were very friendly and approachable.

    9/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • Very, every morning we had daily catch up calls. Also, if I was ever unsure there was a network of people i I can reach out too.

    9/10
  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • Lots. Had career coach and other mentors for wellbeing. As well as coaching for technical work.

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

    • Newcastle University are always viable to reach out to. This helps me feel welcome and supported.

    8/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • The degree itself in Newcastle has provided me a great foundation and technical competence to use in my day to day work at PwC.

    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.)

    • No other activities, it has been busy at this time of season.

    5/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend PwC to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Opportunities are always apparent, people are friendly, range of work to do.

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

    • Be prepared to work hard (and long hours) but is all worth it as you build up a great network of people around you.

Details

Degree Apprenticeship

Accounting

London SE1 2RT, UK

March 2022

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