Rating

8.3/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • Daily tasks involve visiting client premises and auditing their accounts. Our role is the same as that of graduates- Associates therefore a lot of responsibilities are given where we have to talk to clients and ask them questions in order to always apply professional sceptisism.

    9/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • Yes, I have. By undertaking training records provided by PwC which inform you about various issues. Also, my technical skills have improved such as Excel since most of our work is in there.

    9/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I really enjoy my programme, getting to know new people by visitng various clients and new colleagues since we change a team everytime therefore I am given the opportunity to work with various people.

    8/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by PwC?
  • PwC is really keen for employee development. Through feedbacks and meetings with managers they make sure they pay attention to development and recognise hard work

    9/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • It is very well structured with support from various networks and the univerisity. They ensure that we are always happy and are having a nice time despite the hard work by arranging various socials and events.

    8/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • We receice one week training prior to commencing work whihc is helpful as it provides an ishight of what we will be doing before arriving at the office.

    7/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • We are all assigned a people manager who is responsible for us and our development as well as a 'buddy' who we can ask questions or express any concerns when we feel pressured.

    7/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • My salary is repsectable, PwC pays for our accomodation during our three month placement therefore costs are kept low.

    9/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • The company always makes sure it arranges various team meetings and events which is nice as everyone is given the chance to relax and meet colleagues outside work.

    9/10

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


  • 9b. Why?
  • PwC is a really nice firm to work for and has offices almost everywhere around the UK. They are good employers and care for employee development which is really good and always make sure you are happy within the work environmnent.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to PwC?
  • Practise for the application process really well in order to be confident to do really well in the tests and express their opinion freely during the group assessment since they are looking for our opiniions and there is no right or wrong answer.


Details

Degree Apprenticeship

Accounting, Finance

South East

March 2015


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