Trainee Associate Review

Everyday is quite different as it depends on the client you are working on, which is one thing I love about the job! However one the whole, most days involve working with fellow team members (Can be 1 - 12 people depending on the size of the job) and testing areas of the clients financial statements. To start with you do testing on areas such as cash, expenses and you are coached through the tasks by senior team members

I have developed a lot more confidence in myself and the work that I do. As you often have to take charge of one certain area of the job, you have to be sure of yourself and what you're doing and I am grateful to have gained more confidence. I have developed my leadership skills, and communication skills also. I am also continully working towards mY qualification with the ICAEW.

I do love the programme. You do really feel part of the team from the get go as your work matters and what you do matters so you feel connected and together in that way. I also love the fact that I can work on many different clients within the year, I love the variety and change. Like any job however there are deadlines and it can be tough, but like I mentioned before usually you have a set time period you are on a job so you know the stress won't be forever

The programme is quite well organised. You have your study/college time blocked out on your schedule well in advance so you don't get booked to any clients during that time period. You get emails from the training provider well before each stint of college so you are prepared and know the schedule ahead.

When you join you get assigned a peer mentor who gives you a general overview of what you expect and gives you guidance and are your first port of call for any issues. You also have a Career Coach, who is like your personal manager who again you can go to with any issues and who you go to to review the year when its time for feedback

The tutors are very helpful and knowledgeable, they give you their personal email address so you can ask them any additional queries or for any clarification throughout the time up to your exam. The time frame for the exams, especially the first few can be quite intense however if you put the hours in and use all the resources available to you (which there are a fair bit of) you will be successful

The study and so exams do feed into the practical work you do day to day. And first it may not feel like all of this information feeds into your day however it is so rewarding when you're on a client and something in mentioned within the team, or when you're testing you suddenly remember something you have been told at college and it helps you

There is a social every month, and there are also various office sporting teams (football, rugby, cricket) so there is plenty to get involved in! There is also a yearly summer ball as well as the Christmas party. You get emails informing you of all these events plus more throughout the year

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Great opportunity, one of the best companies in the world to work for and have a reference for. The learning curve is steep but it'll set you up for life and is so invaluable. Your training for the qualification is gratefully paid by the company which again is very lucky and great to be a part of

Just apply, if you don't you'll never know! Don't feel intimidated just because it if the big name PwC is, they offer such great, and equal, opportunities it really is a waste not to try and apply. Do your research on the company, on the sector you want to apply for and just be honest and passionate and open