Flying Start Degree programme - Associate, Birmingham Review

by PwC

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9/10

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

Auditing of accounts. Checking the accounts of clients.

9/10

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

Technical knowledge has been improved and developed communication skills.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Really enjoyed the programme. Helpful people working in the firm and good network of support. Only downside would be the very long hours over 2-3 months which were very tiring.

7/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Good structure and always knew what steps to take whenever an issue arose.

10/10

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

PwC and the university were very prompt at listening to my concerns.

8/10

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?

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.)

Virtual socials which decreased the distance created by working from home

8/10

9a. Would you recommend PwC to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Strong support system and the learning opportunities are vast. Good work experience.

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

Work hard to meet the entry requirements but at the end of the day just be yourself in the interview because PwC will want to get to know you personally and not only as an employee.