Flying Start Review

by PwC

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

6.9/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • Test of details, completing evidence gathering activities. Mostly performing reconciliations.

    7/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • My excel skills have become better and I have become fully competent at using various accounting software

    8/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • I found it to be difficult and stressful at times but overall I enjoyed the programme

    7/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • Very well organised, I was placed in a team where I had supervision and a clear understanding of my role

    9/10
  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • A lot of support from resourcing and members of my audit team

    9/10
  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

    • I received a week of training which could have been more helpful and relevant

    5/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • N/A

    5/10
  • 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.)

    • N/A - covid

    5/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend PwC to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • It gives you extremely valuable experience and pays well

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

    • Be prepared to work long hours and be very confused when you first start

Details

Degree Apprenticeship

Accounting

Edinburgh

April 2021

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