Flying Start 2 Review

by PwC

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.1/10

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

My placement encompassed me being an auditor. My role as an auditor was to perform tests to gain comfort over the numbers that companies use in their financial statements

8/10

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

As part of my course, I will become accredited for 12 of the 15 ICAEW exams, and will do the final 3 a few months after leaving University. I have learnt new skills this year due to testing more areas such as Accounts Payable and Inventories.

7/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy this programme a lot.

9/10

4. How valued do you feel by PwC?

I feel somewhat of an included member of the office.

6/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

This programme is overall very well organised.

8/10

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

University ensures my disability needs are met, which is a massive help.

7/10

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

At work we are each assigned a people manager, who is there to answer any issues you have around work (not explicitly for each client, that's more of an in-charge issue). This helps me feel supported throughout placement, as she would check up on me and see if I had any problems with life whilst on placement.

10/10

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

PwC cover the cost of my flat, which is a big help.

10/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

Yes.

8/10

9. Would you recommend PwC to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

PwC is a leader in its sector in the business world, and provides a high level of exposure to challenging work and good progression. They are a relatively young business, and take time to listen to our problems, and do their best to make sure we are as happy as possible whilst working here. This makes me feel more motivated despite working long hours on placement.

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

The application process is very challenging, and I would recommend taking time to practice answering PwC-style interview questions, as well as practising psychometric tests. Both of these will form part of the induction process, as well as a group exercise in which you will be given a scenario, and will have to use your business acumen to tackle the issue at hand.