Assurance Associate Review

by PwC

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8/10

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

My role is an assurance associate. I work on a range of different clients for 2 weeks to 6 weeks. We assess the financial statements produced by the client and perform testing on this to provide assurance to third parties to increase the value and credibility of what is reported.

7/10

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

As it is my third placement with the firm I have built upon existing skills and knowledge. I have however taken on a lot of additional responsibility this year and developed skills such as coaching.

7/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy my programme and the development I have seen in myself and my abilities, however I do believe that the pressure and workload placed on someone of our age is large and can be overwhelming at times.

7/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

I think the training could be improved. I think it should be done at PwC rather than at university. The support provided by career coaches this placement has been amazing.

8/10

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

There is a lot of support out there within the firm - even though it is a big company it feels like a close knit community.

9/10

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

Due to how small our course is the teaching is very hands on and support is always available when we need it.

9/10

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

The qualification does not only have examinations it involves group work and assessed presentations - which are skills that can be transferred when on placement.

7/10

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.)

There are always events going on whether company wide or within the groups at the firm. Emails are constantly being sent out to get everyone involved

10/10

9a. Would you recommend PwC to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

PwC are a great employer and provide lots of support and development opportunities.

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

Be sure that it is what you want to do. Make sure at the interviews you show that you can perform well in a team scenario and that you are flexible when challenges arise.