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Accountant Review

at PwC

Degree Apprenticeship

Accounting

Watford, UK

Review Submitted: March 2021

Overall Rating

4 /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!

3.5/5 - Overview of Role
4/5 - Skills Development
4.2/5 - 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
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
Long hours in busy season but fulfilling

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Developed accountancy and auditing skills

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Very organised
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Lots of coaching for new joiners
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
PwC and university worked harmoniously to provide smooth transition between learning and working
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
Learning from university gives us understanding of what the job entails
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
2/5
Unable to comment, COVID-19. However long hours means that there would be little time for outside of work activities

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend PwC to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Supportive atmosphere, learning and earning at the same time, solid business structure
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to PwC?
Have base of knowledge of accountancy and audit, expect and be willing to work overtime, don't be afraid to ask any questions.
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