Flying Start Degree programme - P1, London Embankment Place Review
at PwC
Degree Apprenticeship
Accounting
Embankment Pl, London WC2N 6RH, UK
Review Submitted: November 2022
Overall Rating
4.2 /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!
3.5/5
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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
Participate in engagement teams to help deliver an audit. I mostly collaborate with my team, performing fieldwork and evidence gathering activities to test certain criteria. I attend multiple meetings weekly with my team to have progress updates, and also with clients to gather more evidence and ask questions.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
I find the programme quite enjoyable, I greatly appreciate the experience and skills I have gained. I also enjoy the social side of working in different teams and for different clients. When the work is overwhelming or confusing, it is less enjoyable yet the support network helps me.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have developed my communication skills as I currently work with a wide range of people, and via different means, learning how best to effectively communicate on different platforms. I have learnt many skills when performing my day-to-day tasks to help the engagement team in completing the audit.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
The programme is very well organised. I have been informed from the start about all the information necessary. The programme aids me in many areas and there are many ways I can contact the organisers to ask for additional information.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
This varies between each engagement team. But often, most senior team members are incredibly helpful in guiding and coaching me each day. They are always available for me to reach out and ask for extra support. Additionally, I feel involved in team meetings and work, which provides extra support.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
I receive some support, including materials to help me learn. Most of my support comes from the University which provide lectures and many more learning materials to help me work towards my qualifications.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
I feel that I have better background knowledge on the basics of audit and accounting which facilitates a better understanding when completing evidence gathering activities during the audit process.
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
There are many extra-curricular activities that are available for me to join and they are all advertised frequently. There are also many events (virtual or in person) that celebrate occasions, or spread awareness or are there for educational purposes.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend PwC to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Because it is an inclusive and interesting place to work. The office is an enjoyable place to come into to work and the other colleagues are friendly and helpful. Plus there are many perks of being an employee that are available to all.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to PwC?
To show motivation to work hard and work with others, to show a drive to lead and better yourself.
