Senior Associate Review
at PwC
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Accounting
London, UK
Review Submitted: February 2023
Overall Rating
5 /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
5/5
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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
My role involves auditing a variety of clients at different stages of the audit process. I am responsible for taking ownership of my work and also ensuring that I provide adequate coaching and support to my peers. During the day i get to interact with project managers and the senior managers.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I really enjoyed being part of this programme and the firm which is a Best Employer. The programme has challenged me to take ownership of my own development and also learn how I can better perform my tasks. Finally the programme also gave me a better network which I can reply on.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learnt a wide variety of skills that helped me to succeed in my career and also to work on more challenging part of my job. The skills include a combination of both soft skills and hard skills. The involve being good at excel and also communication with the client.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
The programme is really well structured and the exams are also divided by equally throughout the year which allows us to gain the practical experiences and also gian the theoretical knowledge. The programme also give a clear timeline of when we are expected to meet certain milestones which is also very nice.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Working at a Best Employer meant that I was able to receive a wider range of support from a lot of my my colleagues and managers. Apart from that, the firm's healthcare plan allowed me to get the right medical attention whenever i needed them which is very much appreciated.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
The training provider was very helpful and the tutors also answer all of my questions. During the training period, we were given regular tests which allowed us to get an understanding of where we are at and what are our strengths. The tutors were also very supportive if we needed any help.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
The qualifications have a very important impact on our role as auditors since they give a degree of credibility to our opinions and what we do as accountants. The qualification allows us to gain the technical knowledge which is very important when working on a large client spanning different locations.
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
As a Best Employer, PwC is very well know for the extra curricular activities that it organises at regular intervals. The activities range from the monthly informal lunches to special events after a quarter. We also have office events which gave us the opportunity to gel as a group and also meet new people.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend PwC to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It a great place to work where everybody is supported and given the opportunity to take ownership of their work. The firm is a Best Employer id it shows why through their constant investment in training and development of staff. Additionally the firm give you the opportunity to grow by upskilling you regularly.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to PwC?
Be confident and also take the time to understand the firm and the relevant business unit you are applying to. Be sure to get a through understanding of the application process and try to understand how your personal goals align with that of the firm. But most importantly expected the unexpected.
