Assurance associate 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:

I work in auditing which involves carrying out testing procedures on clients such as matching invoices due to bank statements, testing payroll to give assurance that FS expenses are not understated

6/10

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

I have learnt to liaise with different client and work with different teams

5/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

It is heavily exam based and there is also a good mixture of on the job and off the job training which makes the role more enjoyable

6/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Training weeks are put in place and organised in advance to allow us to progress to more senior roles quickly

6/10

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

Lots of support available

6/10

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

Kaplan tutors are always available online to help with any queries

6/10

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

It has helped me grasp a more in-depth understanding of the fundamentals of financial reporting

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.)

Yes, plenty of sports socials or religious societies and general work events weekly to attend and socialise with others

7/10

9a. Would you recommend PwC to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Great resume builder

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

Make sure you read up on any new initiatives