Flying Start Degree programme - FS, More London Review

Audit associate. Day-to-day complete planning, execute and completion audit procedures. This involves communicating with team members as well as the client directly. This is documented in the audit file and presented in a manner which can be reviewed with a clear audit trail. The team is full of all levels of staff, from associates to partners.

I have developed a range of skills. These include basic excel functions such as "SUMIF" and "VLOOKUP" to increase the efficiency and accuracy of the audit work i carry out. Furthermore, soft skills such as clear and concise communication with the client directly as well as team members. This allows a strong relationship to be built. Also, built on my basic accounting skills.

I believe the area which makes me enjoy the programme the most is the atmosphere created by the people. i have worked with a diverse group of people from different backgrounds and of different ages. This has allowed me to gain a broad range of perspectives on work issues. Having a large population of young professionals also makes the programme more enjoyable.

I believe the programme is structure in a great way. A three placement pyramid scheme works well and slowly develops your audit skills aligned with university study. In my third and final placement i was given greater responsibility which i believe will intergrate me well in September when i join full time.

The people i have worked with at PwC have been amazing. I believe the people make the work environment very positive. I did not encounter any personal issues when on placement but the network of people around me would have been there to support in multiple ways if needed. This was very reassuring.

We had a placement call mid way through our placement where questions were asked on how we are doing. This felt casual and allowed me to be open with my experience. Furthermore, a contact is always available if needing to get in touch with the university directly or subject leaders.

I believe the university programme has helped me build a foundation of my audit knowledge. I do believe that the most growth in performance capabilities comes from the actual placement experience itself. I definitely learnt quickly on the job and developed my skills in this way to a greater extent to the lectures at uni.

I partook in a 5 a side football after work which was very beneficial to meet other younger people working for PwC. This was aimed to organise bi weekly and was a very casual evening event. I believe this could be pushed more to younger people letting them know of the opportunities .

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Working at a big four accounting firm allows me to see the magnitude they have in the financial world. It has given me the opportunity to work on big clients and meet a large range of diverse people who i have developed strong relationship with. The technology also is of a very high standard.

Do prior research in the work PwC work do as a whole and the department you are working in. Be understanding of seasonal busy season hours and know this will be longer than a 9-5 role. Be confident and show business acumen and show off yourself as well as showing team skills.