Rating

5.7/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • Associate Using the company audit system, updated testing and reviewing accounts and confirming balances. Working with in an audit team and reporting to more senior members of staff. Being in contact with the client you are working on both face to face and via email and phone contact. Responsibility for confirming data andaccounts.

    8/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • Yes, learnt how to use company systems, understanding of financial documents has increased and my understanding of general company work.

    7/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • It's been very hard, lots of long hours but the people who i work with are in the same situation and all very friendly and easy to work with and also very happy to help.

    9/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by PwC?
  • Appreciated by senior members of the team you work on, less so by people outside of that team.

    5/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • it's well organised, normally busy whilst at work, and my time is utilised.

    5/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • University is in contact frequently, also sets up buddies who are former students off the course.

    4/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • Get set up with people managers who you can talk to.

    4/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • Feel that the salary does not reflect the actual hours worked. Frequently work considerably more hours. Expected to work atleast 90 minutes more a day than you are paid for.

    2/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • Lots of people at similar age/level in the company who you can socialise with. Various sports teams that you can go to to interact with other member sof the office.

    7/10

  • 9. Would you recommend PwC to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • Good experience and the people you work with are great.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to PwC?
  • Expect to work long hours.


Details

Degree Apprenticeship

Accounting, Finance

Scotland

February 2015


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