Flying start degree program- FS1 Reading office Review

by PwC

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.4/10

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

I was a member of the audit team of PwC. Each client can be different and you will be given different areas to audit most probably. Basically you get allocated an FSLI e.g. Accounts Receivables and then you audit that FSLI. I had to speak with the client for any questions and prepare my area to be reviewed.

6/10

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

Being on a placement has been really help full in developing and learning new skills. From my placement i had to be very organised due to workload resulting to improving my organisation and pro activeness. Also i learned new skills on audit and technical capabilities on the job that will be really help full in becoming a qualified accountant.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I really enjoyed the programme. Being in this programme gives you a break from the university and studies. At the same time you get a paid job in one of the Big four companies therefore you get the chance to learn skilful audit things and apply you university knowledge in practise.

8/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The programme is well organised. We get a training session before coming to job, then we get a brief meeting on the first day of the job to provide us with all information needed. Also we have the people manager, buddy, ex- fs and fs champion to refer for any questions .

9/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

PwC work environment is really good. Seniors members to managers, in-charge and associates were help full in coaching me through my staff. Even thought i worked in a busy period and everyone had a lot of work to do people were available to answer my questions and walk me through.

10/10

6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

I receive supporting documentation from the training provider. I used the ICAEW books to study for the qualifications. The ICAEW books can be really help full for the job providing a guidance and extra learning for the job. The knowledge you get from the books can be applied in the training

9/10

7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

Qualification from the training provider can help you perform better in your role to the job. The training provider gave us books and past paper questions that help you to get the technical capabilities for the job. The knowledge gained from the books and past papers can be applied to the role.

8/10

8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

PwC is well know for there social activities. We had the office social activities such as the curry night. We also do the social activities with the engagement team. So we went out for a drinks with the whole team that is good for socialising and get to know the team member. We went for badminton and golf.

7/10

9a. Would you recommend PwC to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

PwC is one of the big four audit companies. PwC work environment is really good. Managers and more senior people in the firm are more friendly than expected making the work easier. Working in PwC will be a great experience as you will gain professional and skill full experience of the audit.

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

Working for PwC can be very challenging. A new comer must be prepared to work long hours especially in busy season. However PwC working environment is really good. Therefore feel free to ask question as there is no such a thing as a 'silly' question. People are really help full so don't be afraid to ask any question.