Audit associate Review
at PwC
School Leaver Programme
Accounting
London, UK
Review Submitted: June 2022
Overall Rating
4.4 /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
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4/5
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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:
4/5
The role is auditing external companies which involves reviewing their controls, testing the financial statements and reviewing their financial statements. It involves discussions with clients about their company and asking for any evidence which can support your testing to back up the clients statements.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
There have been very tough times especially during exam periods but overall I have had an amazing time. The people are great and everyone is very supportive and wants to help you improve.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learnt to be sceptical and to have a keen eye for detail. I have also massively improved my excel skills, my teamwork skills and my confident in asking confronting questions to clients.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
It can be very intense balancing work and revision for exams but usually other employees are understanding and try to accommodate around revision schedules. There is a lot of training and a huge intake joining at the same time so a lot of time to socialise with them.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
Busy season is really really tough but there is a big emphasis on wellbeing within the firm and always someone who you can speak to so I felt very supported and welcomed during my year.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
There is a fair amount of support from the training provider. They are always there to answer any emails and questions which is very useful.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
I think the qualification and the work often go hand in hand as you're learning about things you are working on.
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
Yes, there are always socials going on and sports teams to get involved in if you want to. The social life is really great if you want to get involved and definitely makes the job a whole lot easier.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend PwC to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I think the accounting qualification is an amazing qualification to have and to get it at one of the big 4 is really great. It's such a big firm that there are always people around to get you through the tougher times.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to PwC?
Show your personality in your interview and try get as involved with your peers/team as possible.
