School Leaver Programme Review

I work within the CCS (Corporate Complaince Services) - well specifically VAT. The service we provide is to ensure that clients are fully compliant with VAT in regards to their business. My day-to-day work is somewhat similar each day as it involves mostly VAT return preparations. However getting to work on various countries within the EU really does allow you to get a clear exposure to VAT return preparation on a broader spectrum. I always will talk to my team throughout the day as it is really crucial and fundamental part of the business line I work within. Communication is a top agenda for me and being able to interact with some of the brightest minds across the UK does really make it a great thing indeed. Looking at the communication externally is somewhat limited. I don't tend to go out and visit clients, potential clients as mainly the work is in the office. However there are times when you do get to speak to clients via phone when answering a query or posing a question but tend to occur when you are at a managerial role. My personal responsibilities include data upload, exchange rate upload and VAT return preparation to name a few.

I think I have been able to gain quite a lot of skills whilst working at PwC. The main one being able to communicate with others more effectively. I was somewhat of a shy person but working at PwC has really helped me overcome this and understand my full potential that I am capable of. Also in terms of professional skills I have been able to complete my VAT Diploma which is a recognised qualifications within the field of VAT which is a plus!

I think the programme is not structured effectively and thus doesn't allow individuals like myself to acheive their full potential. For instance the evidence guide which forms part of the programme is somewhat ineffective and doesn't add real VALUE to me my clients or anything I would do on a day to day basis at PwC. In terms of work, I am not satisfied with the level of work that I carry out for my clients. I believe that VAT isn't suited for me and will not allow me to reach my potential so I will need to look elsewhere. Thanks to PwC there are many internal routes I can walk on to succeed which I am looking into after completing ATT.

I don't think the organisation values my contribution as it should. I personally believe that every individual has great skills and talent that can't be easily replicated by the other. However personally I believe that PwC doesn't take this into account when looking at when deciding your progression through the firm. This translates into a poor future career for anyone in the long-run as your skills go unheard of.

No structure in place. It is personal responsibility to manage and control everything no support is given.

Fairly a lot - she is really understanding and helps you get work done or supports you by understanding your personal committments.

None at all - It is all personal responsibility. I don't believe PwC actually provide support although we have a people manager who is really amazing and I can't say how wonderful and helpful they are but in terms of this programme no support is provided unfortunately.

Average - but I don't think the salary is rising as much as inflation is so therefore living standards are falling.

No

Too stressing unless you are willing to sacrifice your life,family,kids for this then it is good.

Please think before you apply for any programme - don't merely apply for the salary or brand name. Do what you love and I promise that you will do well in life.