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PwC

Associate 1 Review

at PwC

Degree Apprenticeship

Accounting

London

Review Submitted: March 2023

Overall Rating

3.8 /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!

3.5/5 - Overview of Role
3/5 - Skills Development
3.6/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
3/5
I am involved in the audit of the client. My jobs vary depending on the client but i am involved in the balance sheet testing. I deal with the client on a day to day basis as well as dealing with many different challenges.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I really enjoy my programme as it is a mix of university and real world work

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
3/5
I have developed on my problem solving skills though dealing with many challenging issues with the client.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Very well. We always have the appropriate support available to us
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
There is always available support if we need but it would be good to be made more aware of it where necessary
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
We receive a good amount of support
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
Very well. Through working towards my ICAEW qualifications i am more aware of the necessary account polices that help in the day to day audit
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
3/5
There are but it is hard to know what ones are available in terms of activities. There is regular social meet ups for food and drinks that are great networking opportunities

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend PwC to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Great exposure to the challenging world of audit
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to PwC?
Be aware that there will be many challenges along the way
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