Higher Apprentice Review

by PwC

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7.3/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • - Preparing UK tax returns. - Taking calls from assignees. - Liasing with other PwC staff in other branches. - Smaller more bespoke projects.

    8/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • - Studing towards ATT certification. - Great for increasing confidence.

    9/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • - Interesting & varied. - Appeals to my strengths. - Feels like I am progressing in my desired carreer path.

    8/10
  • 4. How valued do you feel by PwC?

    • - Can sometimes feel a little lost in the mass number of employees. - However I feel valued by those I deal with on a regular basis.

    6/10
  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • - Very well structured training, induction & studying plan.

    7/10
  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

    • Vast amount of support from Kaplan regarding training & exam preparation.

    8/10
  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • - Signifcant amount of support and encouragement from all levels of staff & firm as a whole. - Excellent 'Buddy' system in place to introduce you to the firm.

    8/10
  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?

    • - Expenses for trips to other branches are very well remunerated. - Base salary is competitive for the level of job but is still quite low.

    8/10
  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

    • 4/10
  • 9. Would you recommend PwC to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Incredibly valuable experience & very enjoyable.

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

    • Review the organisation thoroughly & practice interview questions well before interview.

Details

School Leaver Programme

Accounting, Finance

Northern Ireland

September 2013

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