Flying Start Degree programme, FS1, Manchester 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 worked within the centre of excellence, specialising in pensions audit for a variety of clients across multiple sectors from large multi-national PLC's to smaller limited companies. This involved working across a variety of areas of the pensions file and working with people on client site as well as the clients themselves.

10/10

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

I have massively expanded my technical knowledge learning about how a pension scheme works and how they are audited. I feel that I have also improved upon my soft skills when working within teams and a variety of people inside and outside of PwC.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I have really enjoyed working within a large professional services organisation throughout my degree and having the exposure to so much experience which will be incredibly beneficial when working on the theoretical areas for exams.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The programme is very well structured in terms of the segmentation between university and placement and the support networks between the two organisations is always available if needed as there are so many people to speak with.

10/10

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

There are many networks available within PwC for support and coaching to ensure you know what you're doing and have the resources to get on with it. I have found the networks to be very beneficial both from a professional and personal perspective.

10/10

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

The university are always there to support through exams and also throughout placement. Their liaison with the ICAEW is also beneficial in ensuring that we are professionally qualified thanks to the strong relationship between the university and PwC.

10/10

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

The content which has been learned at university was able to have been put into practice when working at PwC and consequently, the experience I have gained at PwC will contribute towards my further study.

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.)

The CoE has a strong community and social culture which I have found to be one of my favourite parts of working in the business unit.

10/10

9a. Would you recommend PwC to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

It is a fantastic organisation to have worked for in exposing you to so much experience and knowledge to develop as a person and a professional.

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

Show you're willing to learn and expose yourself to new experiences and you constantly want to develop as a person and a professional.