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Audit Associate Review

at PwC

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Accounting

Birmingham

Review Submitted: February 2023

Overall Rating

4.4 /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!

3.5/5 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
4.4/5 - 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
Testing financial data, looking for material misstatements. Requesting data from clients. Ensuring the material correctness of financial statements as a team. Assisting with planning and execution stages.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
Stressful at times, but definitely worth it

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I am currently participating in the ACA apprenticeship, I have learnt many skills from tax all the way to financial planning and strategy.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
Sometimes a lack of communication but definitely a great structure
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
Great support so far
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Amazing.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
I wholeheartedly believe I could not perform my job to the quality I do without my qualification.
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
Great socials, out of work sports clubs. Great sense of community.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend PwC to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Great workplace. Nothing else like it. The support from colleagues is amazing. Really a team oriented workplace.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to PwC?
It may get stressful at times, but it’s worth it I promise.
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