Flying Start 1 Review
at PwC
Degree Apprenticeship
Accounting
Birmingham
Review Submitted: December 2020
Overall Rating
4.3 /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!
4/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
4/5
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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:
4/5
Completing Tests of Details and Tests of Controls on the evidence provided by clients.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
A very high extent. The people I have interacted with and worked with have been very helpful and welcoming. The work I have completed has been challenging and I have found myself enjoying it thoroughly.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Developed on team working skills, communications skills. These two have been developed on the most especially due to the work from home situation.
Learnt how to display professional scepticism.
Learnt how to display professional scepticism.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Very well structured. Every aspect of the programme has been clearly communicated to me. And I always know where to go with any questions.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
Had continuous coaching by senior team members which has been to a high standard. Various e-learns have helped cement my understanding of the job too.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
My University provides a lot of support where needed and when needed my study towards the ACA qualification is integrated with my university.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
Certain modules I have studied and am studying correlate directly to the job I am doing and is constantly teaching me new things that allow me to perform better in my role.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
At work definitely. They always seem to be putting on social events which contribute to keeping team morale high and a team first mentality.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend PwC to a friend?
Yes
Why?
PwC is a top employer. Everyone I have interacted with at the firm has been helpful and supportive. PwC will provide you with great teaching and learning resources which helps you to do the job and shows support is always available.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to PwC?
Embrace the culture of the firm, be confident and believe in your abilities. PwC appreciates everyone's background and the skills they have.
