Flying Start Degree programme - FS1 Manchester Review

by PwC

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.5/10

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

I had a very good time at PwC, I have learnt a lot of new information and audit key skills. Day to day I message clients for documents and then I run tests and verify the information is true and that the company can place reliance upon the information provided

9/10

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

Yes I have learnt a new skill. A new skill which I have learnt has been excel. I am now proficient in excel and really enjoy being productive and effective with my time for PwC. I have also developed my communication skills as I am trusted to now speak to clients

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I really enjoyed my placement and cant wait for my next one in 2023. I will be returning to Manchester office, and believe that the city is a great fit for me. Also the manchester pwc office is amazing and I think the dress for your day policy is great

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Very well organised. Sometimes I did not have a great deal of work to carry out but this was only because there was no available documents or planning stuff to do. When there was work I really enjoyed learning and engaging with my team. The course organiser was really helpful

8/10

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

I received a lot of support for example we had a number of support groups which include people manafers, buddies from the same university and are working in the same office as us but are in the year above, also we have FS champions who organise events for the new joiners

10/10

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

both my university and pwc have helped me towards my degree. We get weekly updates of exam information and also we are allowed to ask any questions regarding revision to tutors who are really good at getting back to us. I do not know of another organisation that could support me as much as they have

9/10

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

amazingly. The work is directly related to the theory we learn in lessons. This way I am able to use the information I learn and apply it directly to my day to day work for PWC. We work straight on client work and this means the ICAEW knowledge I have I can use

10/10

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.)

Yes in manchester there are loads of socials every month and lots of sports events. There are drinks at the end of each month, and lots of new joiners/leavers drink events and if you work a lot on one client you are invited to the debrief social with the team

10/10

9a. Would you recommend PwC to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

It is a great company and I believe that there are lots of different ways to make a difference here. You can join a social team and get involved with the behind the scenes planning of the socials, alternatively the career path at pwc is great and I really think I will stay here longer

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

spend time learning the pwc professional framework as this really helps in interview process and spend time speaking to a mirror because as part of the application process you need to do a self interview where you are asked a prompt and expected to speak about it for 2 minutes into a camera, so this is great practice for confidence