Intern/Associate 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 was an intern/associate at an audit firm. I had to request samples, identify any issues and complete assigned tasks within the business

8/10

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

Yes! I have learnt how to do audit tests, use the company's digital tools, how to talk to client, how to keep on top of my work and how to communicate with a team

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoyed the program very much! I think I gained a lot of experience as to how to work in a professional environment with professional people

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

I think it was well organised - at the beginning however many other people were not booked to jobs so it was a big hassle at the beginning trying to get everyone booked on jobs. But it did get sorted out.

8/10

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

A lot of support! We have a coach with us and buddies and on the audit engagements we were on the team was well aware of our situation and was very accomodating

10/10

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

This work experience feeds into our accounting qualification

10/10

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

Very well as we do more audits and gain more experience we will be able perform better as auditors

10/10

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.)

I don't think there were many events we could participate in because we do work during busy season so it's a bit difficult to plan events at this time, I went out with my team on one of the audits to lunch so that was fun.

10/10

9a. Would you recommend PwC to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

You get to work in a real office with other professions and you get to put all the theory into practice. It's actually quite fun and the people are lovely and supportive

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

Just go for it, you will not lose anything