Assurance Associate Review

My role requires me to work for various clients. We conduct audits and assurance based work for such clients of which I do with my engagement teams.I work on my laptop and hours range typically from 9am till 6:30pm. I work face to face with clients and ask for deliverables we need such as bank statements, in order to conduct the audit the process. I then document this on file. I tend to ask for help and report back to the in-charge or manager on my team. I also provide regular updates of my progress to my PwC team and to the client

I have learnt excel skills, these are skills I didn't know of before. For example: Pivot Tables, V-Look Ups and What If Analysis functions. I have done personal development as I have asked for regular feedback throughout this course, my "People Manager" helps me to develop and suggests what I can do to improve and praises me on what I do well. We also did some professional exams

I enjoyed the programme very much as it helped me to become a well rounded individual. There are a variety of socials e.g. at Christmas and regular monthly socials within your social group. This is enjoyable as it gives you opportunity to unwind and network with colleagues. The programme can be challenging at times and encourages you to increase your responsibility and workload, however this tends to be very rewarding

Extremely valued, you are praised for good work through a feedback process. PwC also has a formal recognition award whereby you can be nominated for good progress and work by your peers. PwC tend to reward people with socials, and recently everyone has been given a day of by the chairman for strong performance and progress across business units and areas, in doing so people tend to feel valued and as if they're making a difference to the firm

Very well structured especially by our new programme course co- coordinator, they have WebEx based meetings whereby they tell you the next steps we have to take in the upcoming months on the programme. There also tend to be email updates, these are to alert you of any changes or updates regarding the programme and any dates key for your diary. This helps keep everyone organised and up to date

Support from People Managers, and allocated Buddies as-well as our course co-coordinator through out. The training provider answers any questions or concerns on a prompt basis. They are also very useful in giving advice regarding your client portfolio, and career plan. The training provider gives guidance with problems you have in a prompt manner making you feel at ease and comfortable asking for the help needed

Large amounts of support through out, the employers ensure you are comfortable and not struggling. This is through regular meetings and catch ups informally with people managers. There are also formal based mid placement reviews. The employers are always willing to take time out to discuss any concerns you have and anyways you can improve or to make things easier for you

This is a fairly basic salary as expected by industry standards I think. The salary is a set standard which tends to be in line with what other colleagues within the firm who are of a same or similar grade in the form of experience tend to get. Salaries tend to be in line with what industry competitors give, or in the same bracket or range. The salaries are not kept confidential and you will know what colleagues are paid based on their grade this ensures no wage discrimination usually

I have worked very closely with initiatives such as school volunteering projects. The firm also dedicates one day a year for everyone to volunteer for a socially responsible event of our choice in groups, this is very interesting and enjoyable as it means you can give back to the community. They make you feel happy you can help with things such as the environment and charity work

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Excellent opportunities, the firm is very big and there's always opportunity to get involved to any areas of your interests. Very friendly colleagues who are always willing to help you get involved in anything you are interested within. There are friendly colleagues who are a strong point of call for support both inside and outside of the work environment

Research PwC and their values beforehand, this can be found on the PwC website. Practice interview skills and do practice psychometric tests beforehand. Have mock interviews with friends beforehand and practice what you are going to say as this will prove useful to calm nerves for you. Be confident and present yourself in a very positive light. Use examples when answering interview questions