Overall Rating
4.3 /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
4/5
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Skills Development
3.8/5
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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
Working alongside a variety of teams to complete substantive testing over multiple different companies' financial statements. General work involves client calls / meetings - team reviews - substantive testing - financial statement review. We complete various different Evidence gathering activities (EGAs) to determine the accuracy of the financial statements which have been prepared on client side.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
Work life balance is difficult but the people are extremely friendly and interactive.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Excel - Maths - Teamwork - Communication - Time management
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Very well structured.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
Lots of support from teams and career coaches
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
provider - kaplan - very supportive and easy to follow programme
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
Completing ACA qualification directly translates into the role
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
Socials every months - sports days periodically throughout year - internally organised sports teams in local leagues
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend PwC to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Rewarding - development - directly transferrable skillls
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to PwC?
Only do it if it is something you are interested in pursuing as it is a very demanding role and requires a lot of commitment.
