Intern/Trainee Review

I am an associate and work in the alternatives sector for the asset and wealth management business unit. I spend my day in team catch - ups, working on various accounts which includes opulating tasks, coaching and conversating with the client. Most of my assigned work is excel and word based

I have learnt many new skills regarding audit, accounting various daily operational happenings of the client as well as communication skills. These skills are enhanced by this placement from the lectures and seminars that are used to prepare us for this job in university where we learn the basics of accounting

I enjoy the programme, I work on a smaller social team that is all local so most team members are in the office during the week. The work is something that interests me and i believe from my experience here on this client I would like to pursue a similar job in the future

The programme is fairly well organised, while there is miscommunication on the university side of the programme - during the placement we are taken care of very well despite the long hours. Most of the lecturers are well experienced and teach through all 4 years of the programme therefore there is continuaity

While mental health and well being is a growing topic in the industry, the expectation of how much you work is dependent on your client. I worked on a client where i was working til 10-12 most nights of the week, which i am okay with there is little genuine consideration for your well being during this time

pwC fund the entire qualification process, so there is plenty of support towards reaching your goal of becoming a qualified accountant. PwC also provide accomodation during the placement so that you are able to commute and be local to your office everyday which imporves the quality of the placment drastically

I have not recieved my qualification, however as an FS the team expects you to be knowledgable and ready to contribute towards the team more - so than regular joiner. I have been given more responsibility as to coaching people at my own level however this is also dependent on experiences

There are plenty of social activities throughtout the audit, I was planning on joining the sports facilities that PwC offer however I ended up finding a difference group. There are social groups, and team dinners roughly once a month and on fridays some people are up to go for a drink

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It is a great, prestigious company to start a career with having this experience on your CV early on in your career path will most certainly bolster employers view of your abilities. It is also a very comprehensive experience and gives you the tools to move into any fincnaical service

,The placement is hard but stick with it, it is a long - term decision that will further and better your career earlier on. Through conversations with regard graduates in PwC roles they all wish they had chosen/knew about the FS course prior to their joining via a different method