Overall Rating
5 /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
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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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 work as part of a team to audit financial statements of clients. This involves performing testing of year end balances in order to gain comfort over accuracy and completeness.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I really enjoyed this programme. The people you work with are so friendly and happy to help you along the way. It has been a great start to getting experience working at a big 4 firm.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
This work placement has helped me to grow in confidence and communicate professionally as a lot of the work is client based. It gives you the opportunity to learn a lot of new skills from others, as well as using your initiative to figure things out for yourself.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
I believe the placement is well structured. You get the opportunity to go to university and then apply that knowledge to real life work. It really helps to cement your knowledge and gain an understanding of the different roles you can choose to go take on.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
There are multiple support networks from both a career coach, to managers, to other employees working with you. There's also plenty of online support available with help hotlines regularly advertised.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Everyone is always willing to help.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
I believe that by gaining hands on work experience, as well as studying for accountancy qualifications, you are then able to apply what you learn to real life scenarios which really helps you to remember key skills.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
I am not involved in any of these personally but they are regularly advertised. It is easy to get involved if you wish to and all activities are made known to staff.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend PwC to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It has been an amazing experience to work at a large company where the people are at the centre of everything they do. I have felt really supported and have thoroughly enjoyed each placement.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to PwC?
Be prepared but be yourself.
