Flying Start Degree Programme - FS3 London Review
at PwC
Degree Apprenticeship
Accounting
London
Review Submitted: March 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!
4/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
4.2/5
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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
I was on my 3rd placement with PwC in the Audit LoS in London. I worked on 3 audit engagements over the course and was assigned work to do and help out senior team members on an ad-hoc basis.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I do enjoy being on placement as with the design of the programme we come onto placement for 3-4 months over a 3 year period which makes it easy and enjoyable
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Already having been on placement before I have had the chance to develop my skills such as professional scepticism, client communication, documentation of audit work etc.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
The design of the programme where we come on placement for a 3-4 month period over 3 years makes it easy and appealing and also helps us blend work and technical experience with university
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
We are well supported throughout our time on placement with PwC as we have a number of support networks that we can reach out to.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
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
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend PwC to a friend?
Yes
Why?
The firm is a good place and nice place to work. You are well supported and the people are very friendly and its easy to settle in once you get started
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to PwC?
Be prepared to work hard and potentially long hours during busy season.
