Tax School Leaver Review

I'm in the tax department under the team of general Corporate Tax, although I get involved in work from many teams. So far in my time at PwC I have learnt how to complete a VAT return, how the firm bills clients, I have attended 3 Client meetings. Also I have a gained a better understanding of the roles each team carry out.

I have learnt a lot in my 6months being at PwC, this includes how to complete a VAT return independently. I have attended Corporate Tax training days where we have learnt how to navigate through the legislation and what a Corporate Tax adviser consists of. From being in the office I have developed my communication skills.

I really enjoy the Apprenticeship as it has provided me an opportunity to continuing learning through completing my ATT qualification, whilst gaining experience in the office. Everyone has been so friendly and has helped me settle in fast. If I had the chance to change the route I took, I wouldn't!

I would say my programme is structured well, there's a clear route of progression for my first 4years at the firm. Also, there's a good balance between study days at college and being in the office. The firm keeps us up to date with key dates we need to be aware of e.g. training days and exam dates.

PwC provide a range of support groups which include Career Coaches, Buddies, PQ Course Managers, Kaplan Tutors and Kaplan Talent Coaches. These have been very helpful to me as whenever I have had a questions I have got in touch with one of these people. Also having a buddy helped me settle into the firm in my first few weeks.

My training provider is Kaplan. They provided us with a lot of resources in order to help us exceed in our exams, this includes study manuals, question banks, memory joggers aswell as 4 mock exams. They also have a good helpline service where if you have any questions regarding admin or help for the exams they respond really fast. The only thing I wish they did provide us with is college days for our Computer Based Exams, as currently they only help us with our written exams.

I really enjoy learning for my ATT qualification, it includes modules: Personal Income Tax, Corporation tax etc. This really helps me perform better in my role in the office as I have a gained a good understanding of the legislation and how businesses have to pay tax. Furthermore it has helped me when I have attended meetings as I already have a basic understanding of what some words mean.

They have a range of sport teams, I play for the Pwc Women football team, they also have regular socials e.g. park runs, Bingo. It's a good way to meet new people as the firm is so big. Furthermore they have team lunches and dinners which are a good way to bond with your team.

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I really enjoy working at Pwc, It's a fantastic place to learn and develop my knowledge in the tax world. Pwc Provide me with many opportunities to develop and I'm excited about my future at the firm. I have been given many responsibilities at the firm which I like too.

I would advise others if they are not sure whether this is the right pathway for them, I would 100% advise them to apply. The people here are so welcoming and answer any question I have no matter how big it is. I would recommend also applying for the work experience they offer.