Intern/Trainee- Flying Start training programme-London Review

by PwC

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.6/10

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

Audit work- interacting with clients and working as part of an audit team.

9/10

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

Professional judgement, building professional relationships and network, audit and accounting knowledge.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Intense but very valuable as a university student.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Very well organized, lots of support available.

10/10

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

Lots of coaching at every level. People are more than happy to take their time and explain- feels like they truly value your understanding of what is going on. Extra support available as well relating to personal and admin matters.

10/10

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

Personally there have not been many situations where I have had to reach out to training provider over the course of my work here. However, when needed, they are readily available.

8/10

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

The theoretical knowledge helps a lot with overall understanding of work being performed. There are always instances at work where you are required to go back to the basics.

10/10

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.)

Many social events including volunteering events, talks, mental health events social activities.

10/10

9a. Would you recommend PwC to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

The work is very intense, but overall quality of work is great. A very big learning curve, lots of opportunities and has helped me a lot with professional development.

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

Be prepared for some intense hours but at the same time remember to take time for yourself whenever needed.