Flying start associate Review

We work in large teams, with people of different seniority. Often the days starts with a team meeting where everyone discusses how they are progressing with their designated tasks. The type of work I complete varies greatly from day to day. Whilst being new to audit, we are still given meaningful tasks which add to the value of the audit.

PwC uses a lot of systems which most people would never have come across before, such as Aura which is the interface to see all the evidence gathering activities. A lot of work is also completed in excel, so I feel that my skills in navigating excel have greatly improved

This programme is unlike any other on offer. Whilst still being a university student, I am able to work and gain knowledge that will not only help with my university exams, but help when I join PwC full time when I graduate. Not only this, I am able to earn money whilst I work, which allows for a more enjoyable university experience

At university, there is no flexibility to choose any of your own modules until 4th year. This is so that the maximum amount of professional exam exemptions are able to be gained as possible. The course is organised very well, with PwC only contacting you at university when it is necessary.

PwC have a wide range of support systems in place to help any staff, if help is needed. Physical and mental health is talked about and work hours are flexible, as PwC realise that different people have different needs, and that everyone works differently, so you are able to choose the hours that suit you best.

At university, we have a quite busy schedule compared to other courses. This is because a lot of face-to-face time is required to effectively learn the course content. If extra support is needed, students are able to request office hours, which is one to one support with a lecturer, where specific questions can be asked

By completing two years of university before joining PwC, I felt well prepared when joining that I would have sufficient knowledge to complete my role successfully. This feeling was confirmed during training, when many of the topics being taught, I already had a consolidated knowledge of. Therefore, I was able to help on my audits straight away

In London Audit, staff are separated into industry groups, inside which social events are organised. Usually they occur monthly and are fully paid for by PwC. I also experienced multiple post-signing meals which were a good opportunity to bond with the team. There are also multiple sports teams that anyone is welcome to join

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I feel that PwC genuinely care about their staff. Whilst at times you are expected to work longer hours, they acknowledge this by paying overtime and if working past a certain time, buying your dinner and a taxi home. This caring culture is shared amongst staff, who are always happy to help their colleagues

Be sure to do your research into what PwC are searching for when they are recruiting. Often, they are looking for a person who is able to work well in team scenarios and process large amounts of information quickly. There are places online where you can practice their application processes, which I would highly recommend