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:

My role is a first year associate on banking audit engagements. This involves completely different things depending on what client I am working on. Generally it involves auditing speifi busness controls and substantive procedures. I work in a variety of different sized teams.

6/10

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

I have developed my relationships by building new networks and forming closer bonds with other people on the programme. I have learnt any new skils relating to audit. I have developed my Excel skills significantly.

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

7/10

4. How valued do you feel by PwC?

7/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

8/10

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

7/10

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

9/10

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

5/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

8/10

9. Would you recommend PwC to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Its a great company. There are so many opportunities within the firm. Although the hours csn be tough the rewards far outweigh this. I personally am looking forward to returning to the firm having enjoyed my first placement.

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