Flying Start Degree programme - stage 2, Newcastle Review
at PwC
Degree Apprenticeship
Accounting
Newcastle upon Tyne
Review Submitted: March 2023
Overall Rating
4.7 /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!
4.5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.4/5
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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 able to help on a number of EGAs, recording information and selecting samples as well. I was able to prepare a number of EGAs.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
The programme was very interesting and It definitely helped me develop many skills and gained new experiences.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Yes, I was able to improve my accounting skills as well as technical skills. Over time I was able to learn excel a lot better as well as which improved my efficiency
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
Well structured programme. The only thing that wasn't that organised is the fact that for two weeks I wasn't booked on a client.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I had lot's of support during the placement especially from many people on my team
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Lot's of support and great motivation
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
Basic skills are being developed that helped as have an understanding and we were able to perform a lot better with that knowledge
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
Yes there are different events
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend PwC to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It is one of the big 4 companies which helps you gain lots of knowledge and different skills
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to PwC?
Have confidence
