Flying Start Placement Student Review

by PwC

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9/10

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

I worked as an auditor associate at PwC which involved sitting with my team and completing spreadsheets to assist with the audit of a particular client. I was often given coaching from people more senior in my team and then was given the independence to complete the tasks on my own, always with the option to ask for help from my team. We also had daily catch up calls to check our progress throughout the audit.

9/10

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

I am now fluent at the majority of functions on Excel, including vlookup, datasnipper, iferror, equations etc. I also learned how to use our internal audit software and client software.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I thoroughly enjoyed my first placement and am looking forward to returning next January. I was always given adequate coaching and found it very easy to settle into the company and learn what I needed to be doing. After a while I felt like I was fluent at the job I was given, but could always rely on my team to help if I had any questions.

9/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The programme is very well organised and our instructions on our first day were very clear, which made it very easy to settle in. Due to the size of the company, it was important to explain that it was my first ever placement in audit to my team, but once i had they were extremely understanding and helpful.

9/10

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

I received a huge amount of support from my team, which I was hoping for at such a large company. There are also several channels to report issues or uncertainties within the company, which were made clear to us within the first week.

9/10

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

We received a fair bit of support, however the degree and the work are separate therefore it isnt really applicable here.

9/10

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

very well, it is very good to get the practical experience to understand how the content i am revising is applied in the real world.

9/10

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.)

yes, i have joined the running club, and we have a corporate race which i was allowed to enter in the summer (even though i will no longer be on placement, which shows the inclusion of the company). This has enabled me to meet new people from other parts of the firm.

9/10

9a. Would you recommend PwC to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

They are a fantastic company to work for and it has been an amazing experience working here for a short time, and i am looking forward to returning to the company next year.

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

Embrace the company philosophy when applying and give your best effort, be positive with others and try and lead where you can.