Associate Review

by PwC

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

10/10

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

I work as part of an audit team. My job involves requesting evidence from the client and completing workpapers based on the evidence, if something doesn't match or seems off, I am instructed to challenge the client.

10/10

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

I have developed my communication skills after talking to members of my team and the client. I have also developed new skills in working with excel and different software required for work in the audit.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I really enjoyed the programme, it was very beneficial and helped give practical experience with the degree learning. I got to work with a great team.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The programme is structured very well and gives great experience to aid degree learning. The support from tutors whilst at university and career coaches whilst you are on placement is great.

10/10

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

10/10

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

10/10

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

What i'm learning im able to practise whilst on placement which aids my knowledge. I now know my more about my job and the industry im working in

10/10

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, i played 5aside football every tuesday night and quizzes were sent round every friday.

10/10

9a. Would you recommend PwC to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Great support networks, with great practical experience

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

For the interview and assessment day be knowledgeable about the area of work you are going into work and have a good example of a company. You need good knowledge of the course and the placement.