Flying start level 1 Review
at PwC
Degree Apprenticeship
Accounting
Watford, Hertfordshire
Review Submitted: December 2020
Overall Rating
3.8 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
3/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
3.8/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
3/5
My role is the be part of an engagement team which helps to provide a true and fair view of the company in order to carry out legitimate audits. I work in excel spreadsheets and EGA documents on a day to day, reconciling and tieing information provided by the client with the evidence we have gathered.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
I enjoy my programme most of the time, but it do struggle working from a home as i thrive from the social aspect at work. And being around people will help to keep me motivated and focused. i find the work very interesting, however sometimes some of the work that doesn't take very much application i find a little less enjoyable.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
My excel skills have really developed over my placement, tidying up documents and using formulas with much more ease. for example, the IF formula and colour contrasting. I also developed my knowledge of the FSLI's in a much greater depth, focuisng on accruals and prepayments for alot of the time.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Very well structured. We had a 2 week training prepping us for our placement, we get emails in advance of any changes that we need to be aware of. On Top of that we are given career coaches and buddys to help us throughout the placement.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
A good amount of support. I was struggling during the first month of my placements and arose this issue and it was dealt with within the week and i was offered further support if I wanted it.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
A significant amount as we go to university part time as well as on our placement, so we get the support from our university tutors on how to approach the exams and revise for them.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
As we train we gain further understanding on the principles and rules behind the way we work. Allowing us to perform better as we know the fundamentals more.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
3/5
As it is COVID and working from home no. But had i been in the office i would of joined the 7 a side league and gone for staff drinks on thursday evening.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend PwC to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It is a supportive community, that promotes a high work ethic and produces work of a very high standard. Which enables us all as individuals to thrive and want to succeed in our careers.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to PwC?
Be yourself and be confident, and pwc will help your to thrive and succeed. Try not to stress about the size of the company and the power it has but instead on yourself and team around you.
