Senior Associate Review

Senior Associate - Incharging jobs and representing firm. Assigning work to associates as well as completing my own work.

I have passed all of my ACA exams and have learned a lot in the 3 years I have been doing placements for.

It's hard work but the work is interesting. I enjoy getting to go out to lots of different client sites and understand how they operate as well as getting to work with lots of people.

As there are lots of senior staff on different jobs it varies. Some are very good at making your work feel valued, others can be less helpful.

The placements were very well structured with clear placement dates and roles during that placement. It is assigned to a specific office and there is no need to try and find my own work. Study time is provided when finished placement to allow you to study for your ACA exams.

There is lots of support from the university. They teach the modules whilst providing assistance on placement regarding studying that needs to be done. They prep us for professional exams that we will have to sit which is helpful.

PwC aren't too involved in studies as it is set by the university and the studying is done outside of work placement time.

Accommodation is covered by PwC during placement so the pay covers placements and helps cover living costs during this. This allows enough money to cover living costs and money to save for when back at university.

There are lots of opportunities to partake in activities such as rugby competitions, football tournaments, hockey tournaments. There is a skiing trip as well as month end drinks each month.

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THe overall opportunity it has provided has meant I am now ACA qualified shortly after finishing university, with a headstart on professional experience and made a better start to my career than I would have without a sponsored degree programme.

Make sure you are aware of what you are applying for and willing to work long hours and study for hard exams. For interviews make sure you do your research to be able to answer the questions.