Associate Review

by PwC

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7.6/10

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

The work of an auditor - Reviewing other company's financial statements to ensure they are complete, accurate and honest.

9/10

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

Have learnt how to test various documents and how audits are formatted and performed in general

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

The program was very enjoyable, providing the experience to meet many new people around the office, while developing my skills in the workplace

9/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Everything is planned out in advance, and is very well communicated to the participants. Being able to simultaneously attend university while having a placement job is great for development.

8/10

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

There is constant support available for you throughout the course. There is always somebody you can go to if you have any issues, and these are resolved in a timely manner.

7/10

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

The university provides many revision sessions to make sure that you are as prepared as possible when going into exams in the summer

7/10

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

Most things that you learn through the course in university are applied practically in the workplace, and by using these skills on a daily basis during placement your knowledge of these areas is developed further

8/10

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.)

5/10

9a. Would you recommend PwC to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

It is a very welcoming environment with many people to get to know, and the course allows for major professional development throughout.

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