Flying Start Degree Programme Year 1 Manchester Office Review

by PwC

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7/10

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

I was working in the audit department and this included preparing audit files looking over company's financial information and other relevant administrative tasks.

7/10

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

I have learnt how to use PwC IT systems such as Aura

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I though the programme was insightful

6/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

It was well structured however, i do think there was a resourcing issue within this office as i struggled to actually get put on clients

5/10

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

My careers coach was very supportive and my buddy was also helpful

8/10

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

8/10

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

It puts what you learn in lectures into practise and helps put each aspect of the audit into perspective

8/10

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.)

5/10

9a. Would you recommend PwC to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

PwC's programmes for university students do provide aspiring accountants an amazing opportunity and really does help kickstart your career.

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

Be open to the experience and throw yourself into it to get the best out of the opportunity.