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Higherin

Audit associate Review

at PwC

School Leaver Programme

Accounting

Edinburgh

Review Submitted: April 2021

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 - Overview of Role
4/5 - Skills Development
3.8/5 - 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
Working it a team of others your level ans higher to compete the audit to meet the deadlines.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
Whilst my program is challenging and a lot is expected of you , when you put in the effort it is rewarding.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
PwC are helping me sit my ICAEW exams and being on this placement gives me first hand experience working in audit

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
The university side is amazing structured, PwC also has some structure to the jobs, However I found in the first month there was a lack of people to ask simple questions to like hoe to log overtime or to fill us in what we needed to do on the first day.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
A lot of support is offered and there is constant reminders about where to seek it should you need it
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
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

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend PwC to a friend?
Yes
Why?
PwC flying start has provided me with a stable career path after university and an accelerated way to become ICAEW qualified
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to PwC?
Show personalty and research the companies goals and beliefs etc
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