Flying Start Degree programme - FS3 AND Newcastle Upon Tyne 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:

I am in CoE Pensons, so been auditing Pension FSLI throughout the placement. I have been documenting supports, doing testing and contacting clients and thrid parties on a regular basis.

8/10

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

I have learnt to time manage as I was booked on many job at the same time.

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

It is integrated with my degree, although I would want to be able to work from home as the degree can be done remotely, we also work remotely throughout placement but need to come back to the UK for the placement and there is no flexibility around this.

6/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

It is well structured as in it is a definite route to become a qualified chartered accountant we cannot pick any selective modules which is a disadvantage in my opinion.

8/10

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

They do provide all kind of support, however, due to covid 19, I did not wish to stay in the UK and go back home. They did compromise in the end, but I think the firm should really think about working from anywhere in the world.

7/10

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

The support from university is great, all lecturers are responsive even with remote working

9/10

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

I can use my knowledge gained in university in practice

9/10

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 social activities

9/10

9a. Would you recommend PwC to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

A great company overall

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

Be yourself and learn the PwC Professional leadership framework