Senior Associate Review
at PwC
Degree Apprenticeship
Accounting
Cardiff / Caerdydd
Review Submitted: May 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
I work in audit and this involves working directly with clients and investigating the financial statements to provide assurance and ensure they are not materially misstated.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I thoroughly enjoyed the programme, whilst it was challenging, I felt supported throughout.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I previously have had no experience in accounting, the apprenticeship gave me the skills and training to become a chartered accountant. This has developed skills I previously developed at university such as mathematics.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
The programme is very well organised and the programme is structured to fit around my work commitments. This has meant I have had time off to study and I was aware far in advance of what I would be doing and when.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
PwC supported me throughout this process whether that be formally through have sufficient paid time off to study or through informal meetings with my manager to check on my progress.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Kaplan provide you with a talent coach who regularly checks in and ensures you understand the progress you have made and outstanding tasks you have to complete.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
Due to not have any previous accounting experience and having studied economics at university, the qualification has given me a wider understanding of my role and the impact it has.
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
PwC is known for its social opportunities, similar to university, the office has different societies such as charity, social mobility, sport and social. This involves the societies planning office wide activities which are fully funded.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend PwC to a friend?
Yes
Why?
The pay and benefits in my opinion are better than other graduate schemes are offering.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to PwC?
Ensure you are up to date with PwC and the impact they are making in the industry!
