Flying Start degree programme FS1 Reading Review
at PwC
Degree Apprenticeship
Accounting
Reading
Review Submitted: December 2022
Overall Rating
4.1 /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
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
Work as a junior auditor on multiple clients within a team
prepare audit documentation
prepare audit documentation
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I enjoyed my time at placement, as there was a lot of coaching available, and support around me. I also liked hybrid working.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
-learnt how to work as a member of a team
- learnt how to properly use excel
- learnt how to work around deadlines
- learnt how to properly use excel
- learnt how to work around deadlines
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
The programme is well structured however exams should be more spread out across the two semesters in first year of uni, because there are too many exams in the second semester.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
We have a lot of support from PWC, through career coaches, buddies, and flying start champions.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
A lot of support is provided through university and PWC flying start champions and alumni.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
The qualification helps us to perform better, as it is directly related to auditing. The qualification gives us knowledge so that we can fulfill the practical side of the job.
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 many social activities that take place at work, such as the annual christmas party and the new joiners event. There are also many other small events, such as quizzes.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend PwC to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Good experience and good colleagues
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to PwC?
in the assessment centre- make sure to voice your opinions and listen to others. Make others also feel included.
