Flying Start Associate Review

by PwC

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.2/10

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

Associate, work as part of a team to conduct audit of clients in numerous industries such as manufacturing and retail.

9/10

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

The experience provided and support whilst on placement in invaluable

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Placements are a challenge however a challenge that puts you in a position in your career that no other degree program can.

9/10

4. How valued do you feel by PwC?

Rewarded by all management levels on numerous occasions

9/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The unique partnership between Newcastle Business School, PwC and ICAEW, is clearly something an awful lot of effort has been out into. You are managed on a personal level throughout the degree

10/10

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

Newcastle business school, couldn't do any more the standard of lecturing is second to non, with almost all lectures ACA qualified.

10/10

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

Brilliant people management whilst on placement and constant contact whilst back at uni

9/10

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

Accommodation is provided for placement and a reasonable salary pro-rata in line with normal graduates

8/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

Numerous opportunities are provided by both the university and PwC to get involved with additional activities and this is something which is encouraged

9/10

9. Would you recommend PwC to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

A firm where people are valued and its resourcing provide endless opportunities to start a career in the world of finance/business

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

Have more to you than academic ability a well rounded individual with life experiences and interpersonal skills is a key attribute