Intern/Trainee - Associate Review

Auditing pension schemes, leasing with clients/remote workers/remote service delivery centres. Produced audit evidence work in which we were documenting evidence we had received from third parties and experts to evidence that the numbers in the financial statements that the client publishes are true and fair. Working in the manchester office I got to speak to many levels of auditors including directors and partners

Yes - I've deepend my knowledge and technical ability surrounding the use of Microsoft Excel. I also think my technical knowledge of accountancy frameworks and auditing processes has been improved and it has been useful to my learning to see how the framework and the work load is translated from the rules and regulations

Enjoyed it - work felt rewarding, felt like I was entrusted with my own bit of work and I could take full ownership of completing that. The team I was placed in at the manchester office was friendly. The university side of the apprenticeship was managed pretty well and I have no compliants.

Well organised in general - we were the first year in Manchester and there was a few bumps in the road given this but however I am aware that these have been ironed out for lower years. The transition to work is smooth and communication with lecturers is constant throughout the placements.

A lot of support and continuous professional development, we conduct a lot of training before being put on client work. We are well supported throughout our work placement, with frequent career coach meetings to make sure we're settling in well. There was both horizontal and downward support from peers and higher-ups. Good culture.

Whilst away at placement we are in frequent contact with our university colleagues. We have a mid-placement call as well as an end-of-placement call to run through feedback and development points that we can plan to address for when we come back on placement rotation or full time audit associate level.

Very well - all the modules and lessons are relevant to the audit profession apart from some small economics lectures that help us have a wider breadth of understanding. The content we learn in lectures directly translates into the work and you can actually use your knowledge to impress higher-ups on your jobs

Plenty of social activities - here in Manchester PwC strives to develop connections within the office and outside it. Your team or your department reach out to you regularly and try and get you involved with the socials on a Friday and often by food or drink to help us connect in the office

Yes

Phenomenal work culture, good work life balance, good experience, values their employees and provides good incentive to continue and advance in your career. Supply good coaching and up-skilling opportunities, Embrace the diversity of opinion from everyone and enables a good working environment for its workers to develop as young people.

Make sure that you good numeracy skills as well as the ability to use Microsoft Excel effectively. Have good written and oral skills aiding communication at the work place. Choose an office near you. Brush up on your accounting/auditing knowledge if you are going to be working a non-advisory role.