Flying start degree programme FS1 Reading Review
at PwC
Degree Apprenticeship
Accounting
Reading
Review Submitted: March 2021
Overall Rating
4.6 /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!
5/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
4.4/5
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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:
5/5
I worked in audit, auditing the financial statements of a company with a 31/12/20 year end. I sampled different areas and tested these to gain confidence over balances provided to us by the client. I also performed extensive documentation on any work performed. I was in charge of the well being of team members and attended many different virtual meetings with my team.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I thoroughly enjoyed my placement and couldn't have asked for more given the current pandemic.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
My communication with my team and the client has definitely improved. I have also learned how to use excel much more efficiently and have gained many skills in this area.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Very well organised, there was plenty of support for me from people of varying levels and i never felt like i couldn't go to someone for support.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Lots of support, in terms of both wellbeing and my personal development.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
I haven't been working towards qualifications during this placement, but i have seen others go off for weeks at 'college' to allow them to revise for upcoming exams. This seems to be excellent support from an outsider's perspective.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
The qualification i will gain through my degree massively helps my role. it gives me a good accounting understanding as well as understanding on the importance of audits and qualities such as professional scepticism.
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
There were plenty of social events such as a virtual curry night and a get to know my team night. We also had plenty of coffee meetings to keep check on veryones wellbeing. I'm sure in a world without the pandemic, these would be even more abundant.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend PwC to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I've thoroughly enjoyed my placement and the support provided by PwC has been amazing. I can't wait to come back for another placement, and hopefully get the full experience in the office.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to PwC?
Make sure you prepare well for interviews and familiarise yourself with the company.
