Trainee Associate Review

by PwC

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.5/10

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

Providing support for my seniors e.g. Helping prepare accounts/tax return Providing advice about investing in private equity firms IHT Charge on overseas Trusts Data Entry Filing

10/10

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

I've developed my skills in multiple tools e.g. Excel I've improved my written communication Organisation has improved due to having more responsibilities My knowledge surrounding the world of tax has greatly improved

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

LOVED IT!!! Been given the opportunity to learn in a supportive environment with colleagues I get on with

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

There were some problems with how organised my program is as there were so many contacts for different things it's hard to get the correct response. Also some of the contacts just don't reply even though they are supposed to be my main way of contacting someone

5/10

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

LOADS!! In some instance maybe too much as it gets confusing. But I always have someone I can go to be that online for something specific or someone within my team

9/10

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

Good Amount. The way it was set out was a bit strange i.e. tution for a May exam began the beginning of November

6/10

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

Gives me more knowledge which allows me to have background on the projects I work on within my role

9/10

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.)

Yes

9/10

9a. Would you recommend PwC to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Supportive environment doing interesting work with good benefits and loads of room for growth and a good career path

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

Chill! It's not a stressful process just a way of PwC finding more out about you. Be open and enthusiastic!