Associate 1 Review

by PwC

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7.5/10

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

I am involved in the audit of the client. My jobs vary depending on the client but i am involved in the balance sheet testing. I deal with the client on a day to day basis as well as dealing with many different challenges.

7/10

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

I have developed on my problem solving skills though dealing with many challenging issues with the client.

7/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I really enjoy my programme as it is a mix of university and real world work

8/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Very well. We always have the appropriate support available to us

8/10

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

There is always available support if we need but it would be good to be made more aware of it where necessary

8/10

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

We receive a good amount of support

8/10

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

Very well. Through working towards my ICAEW qualifications i am more aware of the necessary account polices that help in the day to day audit

7/10

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.)

There are but it is hard to know what ones are available in terms of activities. There is regular social meet ups for food and drinks that are great networking opportunities

7/10

9a. Would you recommend PwC to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Great exposure to the challenging world of audit

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

Be aware that there will be many challenges along the way