Flying Start Degree Programme Review

by PwC

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.9/10

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

As part of the audit team you will be expected to communicate with clients on the engagement you are assigned to, documenting your findings into the audit file for senior members of the team to review.

10/10

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

Excel will become a big part of your life working in audit, you can expect to develop your knowledge pretty quickly.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Having the experience of full time work as well as a degree is a really nice split to help you transition into a full time job after University.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Overall, the programme has a great structure to it, and fits well with university and your personal life.

10/10

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

You are surrounded by people who only want to see you succeed and will help you through every part of the process.

10/10

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

ICAEW provide textbooks for our course which are paid for by PwC. Other than this, Nottingham University and PwC are the ones providing the support, as expected.

9/10

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

Having a jumpstart on becoming a chartered accountant at university, and qualifying a year earlier than others would gives motivation to try harder in your role.

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 activities take place, including within the sub-groups at PwC (i.e. B&CM, AWM etc...) which help bring everyone together and get to know each other.

10/10

9a. Would you recommend PwC to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Working at PwC from my second year of university has helped my confidence in a way that university can't. Being in the real world and having placements will ultimately help your transition from university to full time work.

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

Just be yourself. As cliche as it sounds, PwC are looking for those that will fit in best with their teams and are excited to do their job.