Flying Start Degree Programme Review
at PwC
Degree Apprenticeship
Accounting
Leeds
Review Submitted: December 2022
Overall Rating
4 /5
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4/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
3.6/5
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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
Overview of the role on a day to day basis differs and is dependent on the client you are on and the time at which you join the client. Daily tasks could involve anything from something simple such as rolling forward information from prior year to current year, or sending/documenting samples or it could be something more complicated such as analytics.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I enjoy the programme to a good extent. I like the fact that the 3 placements are broken up rather than being 1 whole year long placement. I feel as though this really adds good balance to the programme, and also allows you to come back each year with more experience and more knowledge
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
An existing skill I have developed is communication. Communication is key within all areas of business, and during my second placement this has developed. Communication internally with team members, learning to constantly communicate with those "in charge" so they have a good idea of where you are at and your progress. But also Communication externally with the client is very important and is a skill I have further developed on this placement
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
The programme is definitely well structured, as mentioned I enjoy that the placements are broken up as it gives you great balance while being at university at the same time. I think that we learn the right modules at the right stages and even though the programme can be intense, the time we qualify in as well as getting a great number of ICAEW days is unmatched.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
We receive a great amount of support from our employer, they are extremely helpful and also ensure that we know that they are always here to help and support us. They go out of their way to support us further and make me feel very comfortable and that I know that there is always somebody I can talk too.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
2/5
The support received from the training provider is dependent for me on the module discussed and the tutor for that module. With some tutors I feel more comfortable with some less so, The help I get is more based on comfortability, however saying this, it doesn't stop me asking for help.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
2/5
I feel as though the role at hand can be easily completed without the training and qualification at this current stage. I feel as though this question would be more relevant and be better directed at myself a couple of years down the line where I am in a more experienced role and where I actually apply what I have learnt into my 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
There are lots of huge social activities that are planned for the whole office and then smaller social activities that are for teams working together on the same client, The big social events are open to everyone and always have a large attendance. There are also always networking events. In regards to sports teams, I'm not too sure if there are any/many, if there are then it's not too well advertised.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend PwC to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I think the biggest factor why I would recommend PwC to a friend is because of the people that work there Although the big name may seem intimidating, there is a great comfortability and everyone is very nice and always willing to help you learn and progress. There is a great culture around the company
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to PwC?
The main tip I would give to others applying to PwC would be to Be Yourself, don't try to be/act like someone who you are not. If you are right for the company they will pick you off of your unique personality, not someone you may think the company want you to be.
