Tax Adviser Review
at PwC
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Accounting
Birmingham
Review Submitted: February 2023
Overall Rating
4.8 /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!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.6/5
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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:
5/5
As an associate, I am joining lots of different clients and completing the first draft of various tasks.
I am involved in chasing compliance teams, pulling together information, drafting deliverables and project management.
I am involved in chasing compliance teams, pulling together information, drafting deliverables and project management.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I really enjoy the programme and the varied nature of the work and people I work with.
I have a broader range of skills so I now know where I want to focus my career. I have also really enjoyed building my network within the firm.
I have a broader range of skills so I now know where I want to focus my career. I have also really enjoyed building my network within the firm.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Yes - when starting, I did not know anything about tax. The exams have been useful for providing an initial base and this has been built on by on the job training.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
The general structure is arranged well and I know what is upcoming over the whole length of the programme. There can be last minute changes to study times etc.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
We receive lots of support from the employer through having a buddy and career coach. I have found if I ask anyone for advice they always have the time to have a chat.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
We receive sufficient time off to work through what is required
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
All modules have been extremely relevant to 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.)
5/5
There are a range of socials, which have helped me integrate into the team such as meals and table tennis tournaments
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend PwC to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It is a great place to start a career due to the variety of different options available within one role.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to PwC?
Be willing to have a conversation to anyone
