Flying Start Degree Programme - P2 Bristol Review

My role as an intern involves assisting my colleagues in the audit. Day-to-day this involves working through assigned EGAs, checking my emails from the client or anything forwarded from colleagues. Monitoring and being responsible for my own Connect requests is another task I am responsible for.

I have developed my time management, teamwork and excel spreadsheet skills. On my second placement I now understand how important it is to manage my time in order for me to handle several tasks at once. Teamwork in booking time with busy colleagues and shortcuts in excel.

I enjoy the programme when I can work through problems with others. I gain satisfaction from using my problem-solving skills. However, at times I do feel the learning curve is very steep for an intern.

Very well organised. We learn all our content for the year in Autumn term, followed by training in December before work placement during Spring tem. I do feel that exams/assessments are too close after placement however.

I receive support from several groups/individuals. These include buddies, flying start champions, university contacts such as lecturers, and my career coach.

A fair amount. Our course materials are provided by ICAEW as part of the course which alleviates a lot of financial burden.

Somewhat well. The qualification is grounded in a lot of theory in a lot of detail. However, my role day to day usually involves a lot more practical and judgemental decisions instead of theoretical ideas or strict rules. However, the qualification does allow you to understand the context behind your work.

There are sports team available, however I don't know if it is open towards Flying Starts. There are team socials held, but this depends on each team. There are professional networking events during placement.

Yes

If they are interested in working in Audit then PwC is the place to be.

There is a steep learning curve, but with enough time it becomes easier and there is support even if it doesn't.