Audit Senior Associate Review
at PwC
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Accounting
Leeds
Review Submitted: May 2023
Overall Rating
3.6 /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
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
3.2/5
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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:
3/5
Auditing clients, travelling to client offices to work on the audit of their financial statements.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
It has been great for learning new things and meeting new people. Work hours can be intense at times and overtime is expected during busy season, as well as any jobs with big reporting deadlines.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Yes, excel, interpretation of financial data, advanced data tools, interpersonal skills among many others.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Very well organised and well structured.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
2/5
You can receive the support you require however little support is offered unless you seek it for yourself.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
A lot, Kaplan are fantastic and understand the related pressure.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
2/5
It helps to understand the underlying principles of our work however on-the-job learning is essential.
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 netball and also lots of other socials.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend PwC to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I would recommend it as an apprenticeship and it is fantastic for getting started in your career.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to PwC?
Try and speak to others who have worked there via Linkedin/other channels to get an idea of what it is like. As an apprenticeship, there can be long hours and unexpected stock counts on evenings/weekends which are non-negotiable. However on the whole it sets you up strongly.
