Associate Review
at PwC
School Leaver Programme
Accounting
Watford, Hertfordshire
Review Submitted: June 2021
Overall Rating
2.9 /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!
2.5/5
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Overview of Role
3/5
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Skills Development
2.6/5
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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:
3/5
Auditing the financial statements of clients. This entails performing tests of details on the various FSLIs within the accounts. I will pick samples from detailed listings for which the client will provide supporting evidence. I will then test these sqamples to ensure the evidence corresponds to the amount per the TB
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
2/5
It is enjoyable however fairly monotonous. I do not believe I have had a fair experience of the job due the Corona pandemic. It is quite dull working from home and not meeting your colleagues.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
3/5
Lert the fundamentals of auditing, time management and juggling work
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
2/5
The training and development is well organised, however as an associate many of the client engagements I was put on were short and therefore limited my learning as I was moved so often and not given much responsibility.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
Support is always on hand from your peers and coaches who will offer coaching and always happy to help.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
You will go on a course prior to any exams in which you receive full tuition ahead of all exams.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
The qualification definitely helps you to understand the work you are doing and why. It also better helps you to understand the reasoning behind the work you perform. However, the actual application of the job differs to that from the exams.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
1/5
Limited due to covid.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend PwC to a friend?
Yes
Why?
A well renowned company that looks great on the CV and you come out of your placement year part qualified, although it is hard work!
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to PwC?
Work hard and make sure you give yourself plenty of time for the exams. Don't be afraid to ask questions
