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PwC

Flying Start 2 Review

at PwC

Degree Apprenticeship

Accounting

Manchester

Review Submitted: December 2022

Overall Rating

4.9 /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 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - 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
became part of the audit team, and took part it completing the work for the audits I was on
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I found some parts were a lot of admin work, but I enjoyed the more engaging work where I had more responsibility

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Many new skills. Dealing with client's, organising client calls, asking for evidence from the client

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Very well organised
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
A lot of support, lots of training and the staff are all very welcoming
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Not much via ICAEW directly as it is run through uni
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
A lot of the stuff I learnt for exams last year was easy to apply to this placement
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
I played football once after work, and many different socials with people in the office

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend PwC to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Very flexible company, very welcoming and a lovely place to work
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to PwC?
Have a passion for what you do
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