Flying Start Degree programme - FS1, Leeds office. Review

I am an Associate at PwC. My daily tasks include tests of detail on financial statements of companies. I will interact with other members of the audit team when I need help on a specific area or some extra input. I also interact with the client in order to get any information I need and discuss other matters. I am responsible for specific FSLIs on the audit and take responsibility of these.

I have had training on the Aura software, which I had not previously used and I have developed my knowledge of external audit as a whole and learnt how to test a large variety of areas. I have learnt how to interact with the client.

I really enjoy this programme. I have thoroughly enjoyed every second of placement. I enjoy the work and the people involved make it even better. It massively went above my expectations and I really look forward to coming back in the future and learning even more.

I feel very valued at PwC. Other audit team members always say how much they appreciate any work I do and recognise this work that I have done.

It is very well structred. We were given training before starting placement and had a few admin days at the beginning in order for us to be fully prepared. We were assigned a people manager and a buddy to ensure I had full support. I also had frequent meetings with my people manager to discuss my progress etc. Tasks were delegated to me so that I know exactly what I needed to do on each job and other team members, even ones at a higher level, were always very helpful and eager to help.

There was a lot of support available whenever I would require it. I got the feeling that people were ore than happy to offer this help and it made me very comfortable in general.

I had a lot of support, with it being my first ever placement and managers and other team members were very keen to coach me and make sure I was comfortable and knew what to do. This support was very accessible and I received a lot of guidance and know that I would have been helped if I had any serious issues.

My salary more than covers all my costs, and gives me some extra to help with savings which I will need for the future

The company holds a lot of socials and other sporting activities, which help you connect with other members of the firm even more. They also help a lot with charity and get everyone involved which makes you feel like you are helping the community. The location also means that there are lots of opportunities to do everything when not at work. They also offer flexible working which meant that I could work where was most convenient and useful when not on client site.

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Extremely good work environment, very fair opporunities, amazing people, good pay and very rewardig work. Lots of support also.

Know the business well, and keep updated with current business issues. Show eagerness to work hard and learn. Study hard to get good grades.