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Trainee Review

at PwC

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Accounting

London

Review Submitted: July 2021

Overall Rating

4.5 /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!

4.5/5 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
4/5 - 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
-Team calls
-Communicating with the client
-Plan the audit
-Perform and document testing
-Sitting ICAEW ACA Examinations
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
-Thoroughly, hoping to return to finish the graduate scheme
-Get involved with B&CM if doing audit
-Big teams feel like a family

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
-Excel advanced skills
-Accounting
-Planning
-Due diligence
-Communication
-Organisation

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
-Very well developed
-time off for study for exams
-structured training when joining
-lots of support from team
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
-supported massively
-daily calls
-open communication
-internal recognition system
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
-less support working virtually
-need to be more proactive to ask for the help
-utilise the functions to get support out of college days
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
-qualification is vital for role
-will apply 90% of accounting knowledge to the role so pay attention
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
-can get involved with the Social team on your client
-many groups on currents (internal forum) which you can join based on interests and hobbies

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend PwC to a friend?
Yes
Why?
-great company
-advanced training and support to qualifications
-rewarded for hard work
-great colleagues
-enjoyable work environment
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to PwC?
-trust is important so highlight how you demonstrate this when applying
-PwC value personality and drive over academics so show you want this
-Don't be afraid to ask questions (it shows more interest)
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