Rating

6.9/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • I prepare tax returns for expats and work alongside a client team to provide a service to assignees. This includes phoning, faxing and emailing companys, assignees and HMRC. I have worked on a number of projects within my team which has allowed me to vary my work pattern and not focus soley on tax returns.

    10/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I am currently studying for my ATT qualifications and hope to achieve this by May 2015. I am constantly learning new skills that include communication, networking and IT skills.

    8/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I love my programme and the people I work with. I enjoy coming to work and feel challenged each day.

    10/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by PwC?
  • PWC are great to work for. We are constantly praised for our achievements by our manager and partners in London. Feedback is constantly given and overall there is always a strong push on our personal developement.

    9/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • The programme is structured relatively well. The hands on approach and exam training are excellent, however the additional coursework element can sometimes feel monotanous.

    4/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • Kaplan offer study material and classes. They provide mock exams and feedback.

    5/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • PWC offer support from peers and managers. No matter what the problem is I feel that there is someone I can address.

    8/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • The salary is not what I would expect. I feel that the salary could be increased due to the respondsibilities put on us.

    3/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • There are plently of social activities e.g dinners, galas, dog racing, lazer quest and the cinema trips.

    5/10

  • 9. Would you recommend PwC to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • They are a very reputable name and are great to work for.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to PwC?
  • Study the core competanies as laid out in the PWC handbook.


Details

School Leaver Programme

Finance

Northern Ireland

April 2014


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