Flying Start Degree Programme - FS3 LEEDS Review

I have a Supervisor in the Nexus Branch of the Leeds office. My role was to oversee a team performing cash testing on lots of engagements. I would need to effectively portfolio manage so I could meet a range of different deadlines. I would also need to do lots of people management, as I dealt with motivating and coaching my own team.

I have developed lots of personal skills during the course. I have learnt how to effectively communicate across different teams. I have also developed my coaching abilities. While coaching several people to complete the job, I have learnt that lots of people learn in different ways and it is good to be flexible to adapt to this.

The programme is very enjoyable, as much as it is hard work, the social aspect balances it out. There is a big community of people on the course who are all close and supportive. The culture are work is nice as everyone is friendly and welcoming. The company also put on lots of social activities to breakup the work.

The programme is well structure, there is a clear pathway of what training is to be done. The course is well organised and there is lots of support that is easily accessible. It is always made clear on what is expected of us and how we can achieve this. We were gifted several textbooks to help us pass our exams.

I have received lots of support from my employer. There are several helplines you can call, ranging from Issues relating to work, or personal issues and mental wellbeing. Everyone is allocated a Buddy & Career Coach who are Senior members of the office. They are there to look out for you and offer any support and guidance that might be needed.

We receive lots of support from the training provider. We receive lots of teaching around the subjects that will come up in the exams. We are also given several textbooks and question booklets to help with our revision and learning outside of the classroom. The lecturers are always available to email or meet after teaching and will give as much guidance as possible with any issues.

The learning in the qualification helps with the technical side to the job role. It helps with the basic understanding on what is happening. This becomes apparent when issues in the clients books come up and we can take it back to how they have performed their accounting. The qualifications also help with the understanding of Auditing and why there are certain rules that need to be followed.

There are lots of extra-curricular activities. There are social drinks most weeks which has been a great way to make friends in the office. There is also a wide range of sporting events and activities to take part in, these are arranged by the sports committee. The office also arrange big social events like the Christmas party and end of busy season social to reward the hard work everyone has put in.

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Pwc has been a great company to work for. They are very supportive and offer lots of training to help with the job. If you are struggling with the work or any personal circumstances they will always do their best to help. The culture in the firm is very welcoming and friendly. There is a nice social side to the office as well.

Just be yourself. Show during the application process and that you are hardworking and determined to learn. The applications process is formal but not scary. If you are punctual and confident then you will be ok. There was an interview and a team exercise. During the team exercise make sure you are to speak confidently and get your points across while listening to what other team members have to say.