Trainee Associate Review
at PwC
Degree Apprenticeship
Accounting
Manchester
Review Submitted: March 2022
Overall Rating
4.7 /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
4.2/5
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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
The role is as a trainee associate at PwC, in the Audit Business Unit
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
The sponsored degree is the best of both worlds, you get the experience of University while building up your skills and knowledge at one of the Big 4. It has been extremely enjoyable
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
The work experience at PwC allows you to develop many skills like time management and focus
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
The structure is great as it allows you to work towards the ACA while achieving a degree, with completely separate time to go on placement at PwC. This separation between study and work is great
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
PwC and its employees are extremely supportive and will provide you with every opportunity to succeed
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
Due to being a very limited course in terms of students, the support is second to none. Each lecturer is there to help you through your studies in any way possible
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
The degree is great to set you up for the ACA, due to the exemptions you recieve. However, the contrast between work and study is noticeable as is to be expected
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
PwC is great for getting employees involved in the social aspect. They regularly host socials for colleagues to get to know each over and offer loads of opportunities to get involved
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend PwC to a friend?
Yes
Why?
PwC is a great company with great people working for it - it's a real positive environment to learn in
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to PwC?
The application is hard however if you keep cool and be yourself then you will fly through as PwC look for honest, real people
