Flying Start Degree programme - Associate Birmingham Review

by PwC

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.1/10

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

Audit work - planning and completion Being giving control over certain areas - obtaining evidence from the client, picking samples and documenting testing on file for managers to review Regular meetings with seniors to ask questions or for them to assign work Coaching more inexperienced individuals on the team when they need help

8/10

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

My communication skills have been improved as I have been working on London clients so communicating virtually has been a challenge but I have been able to work on this by holding regular catch ups when I require help Working on more challenging new areas has also improved my audit skills

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

PwC is a great place to work - have had the opportunity to work on multiple clients this engagement and each team has been friendly and welcoming. Host regular socials and parties to help the team relax Option to work remote which helps save on travelling Help is always given when you ask

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The first few weeks can be tricky given the length of time between each placement - lots of skills are forgotten and it can take a while to get up to speed over areas we may have previously studied Only get to do busy season once compared to others when we join full time maybe we are slightly inexperienced compared to others

6/10

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

Each employee has a career coach who are really helpful and check in at least once a month which is useful Also there is a flying start champion and we use a group chat to communicate any issues that we may have Managers will always give help if its work related answering questions in good time

9/10

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

A lot of the course is done by the university and the help we have been given is solid lots of lectures and seminars help to improve understanding module conveners always on hand to answer questions opportunity to complete practice questions which are marked are always provided with question bank and study manual which are valuable resources

8/10

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

Maybe only the audit and assurance module is relevant but I feel the skills we pick up when doing our exams are more relevant lots of the work we do we pick up on the job rather than using the understanding from what we have learnt from the university modules

6/10

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.)

Lots of social activities - regular flying start lunches and socials each person is also put in a social group who have a monthly social also each audit unit will have a party at christmas or in the summer bigger clients tend to have end of audit signing socials which are fun

9/10

9a. Would you recommend PwC to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

It's one of the best places to work - has a good reputation for a reason very flexible place to work and good salary also everyone is friendly and the support received is immense opportunity for socials and lunches to help you relax outside of work good career progression opportunities also

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

Research the company and understand the area you are applying to Look at PwC's goals and see how you fit in there Assessment days can be tough but important to express yourself and demonstrate your skillset without being over the top Ask lots of questions too so it seems like you are engaged with the company