Flying start placement 1 Review
at PwC
Work Experience
Accounting
Birmingham, UK
Review Submitted: March 2024
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 the Experience
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Company Culture
Overview of the Experience
Please give an overview of what your work experience involved:
5/5
Excellent corporate culture and healthy working environment exhibiting strong team spirit and professionalism. I remained highly motivated due to various perks like overtime, expensed meals and hybrid working as well as flexible office hours.
To what extent did you enjoy your work experience?
5/5
Really enjoyed the working lifestyle and took advantage of being honoured to work for PwC by participating in career promotion events to network.
How well organised was your work experience?
5/5
Constantly had team catch ups throughout the engagement to ensure work was delegated effectively. I also lended a hand whenever I had the chance to support my team members which improved the entire functionality of the team on a daily basis.
How much did your work experience help you in deciding on your future career path?
5/5
Enhanced my understanding on audit in the real world which contributed towards building a strong foundation towards my ICAEW examinations. This further helped me understand the industry and recognise the need of chartered accountants owing to the huge market which made me appreciate the field of accounting as a career that I have chosen
Were you paid or reimbursed for this experience?
5/5
Received monthly salary as well as overtime for any extra hours worked which acted as a huge incentive in contributing towards my living expenses and accommodation whilst at university.
Skills Development
What training and skills development did you learn from your work experience?
5/5
Developed a practical understanding on the working of audit and client communication. Realised the opportunity to see actual corporate life which instilled discipline and time management within myself. Also received the opportunity to work effectively in high pressured and deadlined environments.
Company Culture
How much did you learn about the company culture and what it would be like to work there?
5/5
Experienced the actual working environment during the busiest season of the year which made me confident about PwC's approach to getting work done timely as well as maintaining self wellbeing. Really enjoyed the corporate culture and working with many people along with knowing their career progression journeys.
Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees?
5/5
Several career progression events and socials which created the environment to catch informally as well as build networks across the office
Recommendations and Advice
Would you recommend PwC to a friend?
Yes
Why?
One of the best places to work at to experience the best corporate culture, it is surely an honour to represent PwC
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to PwC?
Focus on the PwC professionals, develop a positive and team first attitude and always try developing an interest in the area you want to work in to show your passion for your career!
