Associate Review

by PwC

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7.2/10

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

I am an associate. Daily tasks include organising documents, arranging payments and communicating with creditors.

6/10

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

I have attended various workshops which have developed skills such as negotiation. Further, formal training has developed my knowledge and understanding of Accountancy and Assuance. I have also developed skills using internal accounting software.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy the content of my work. The atmosphere is very sociable.

8/10

4. How valued do you feel by PwC?

The work I perform is important, and although lower tier, I am always provided with an overview of the bigger picture.

5/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

We are given a detailed breakdown of time and dates for the various elements of the course (split between formal and on-the-job learning)

8/10

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

My training provider is always of assistance should I require help.

8/10

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

I receive much support, financially and otherwise, from my employer.

7/10

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

I am able to live comfortably, though I suspect the course's financial structure is designed to support those living with parents.

5/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

There are many social and corporate events.

9/10

9. Would you recommend PwC to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Company culture is excellent. I feel supported, and have the opporuntity to have an excellent career.

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

Keep up to date with Business news (by reading Guardian, FT or other broadsheets). Practice the competency tests!!!! Do your research on the firm, perhaps read annual reports for specific client information as this will impress during interviews. I would like to have been told what to expect more during the Assesment Day, with regards to the written assessment. Notably, 80% of the material you are to read is irrelevant, you are being assessed on your ability to extract the important information!