Business Accounting and Finance Review

I go to work in the mornings and have calls with my team to discuss the plan for the day. I then go to do my allocated tasks and we usually meet again virtually or in person to catch up. I can ask questions along the day or request information I want.

I have learnt how to use the software required to do the daily tasks for the job. I learn to communicate better within my team and make time to assist and make questions. I reaffirmed the importance of speaking up and raising points in a team setting.

I enjoy my programme because it provides me the flexibility of studying at university and working for a big accounting firm. I enjoy being involved in the audit process of clients and being able to make an impact on the overall final outcome, which is the signing of the audits. When I go back to university I can focus with my exams and qualifications.

It is overall good constructed, although it could be better. There are people who have a role crucial to the programme that I do not feel comfortable talking to because I don't feel they can assist me or make feel better.

I receive all the support I need from my employer. Never once did I have an issue with the firm whenever I needed answers to my questions.

My training providers e.g., lecturers, teachers at university have been reaching out to me and ensuring I have a smooth placement even in the months when I am out of university and focused solely on work. My personal tutor has reached out to me on more than one occasion and whenever I reached out to them I always got replies back which was pleasant.

My qualification path links directly to the role I have now as a young trainee in a big accounting firm. The modules I did at university so far are interlinked with the daily life I had as a trainee accountant. There is definetely more to learn though.

There are multiple networking events, societies and communities someone can get involved with during placement but I feel this is hard to do because work consumes many hours of the day. It is not impossible and the opportunities exist but I would say not many people I know are taking part in extra-curricular activities.

Yes

PwC has a pleasant working environment and that I feel is an important factor in determining where someone should work.

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