Flying Start Degree programme - FS3 AND London EP Review

by PwC

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

6/10

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

My role for PwC was as an Audit associate. You were assigned to an audit team and would test the clients financial results to ensure they were accurate and complete

7/10

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

I developed my excel skills and knowledge of the audit industry

7/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

The team that you work with has a major impact on the enjoyment of the job. During the placement I have worked with one exceptional team which made the work enjoyable and my other teams the made the work feel a lot more mundane.

6/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Very well structured. The university supports us through our exams and when we come to the practical placement there is some support in place which is often needed but is there.

8/10

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

Personally not much but there is some support there if required.

7/10

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

We have yet to experience that as all of our exams have been carried out at university.

5/10

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

The qualification help your general knowledge of the accounting industry but as an associate a lot of the skills you are learning are not from the exams. You are getting up to speed with the software used for the job.

7/10

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.)

No. The placement is only during busy season - when the company do not encourage extra-curricular activities. They only expect you to work during the week.

1/10

9a. Would you recommend PwC to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

It is a good place to start your career. You meet lots of similar ambitious people and have good job progression.

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

n/a