Flying Start 1 Review
at PwC
Degree Apprenticeship
Accounting
Manchester
Review Submitted: July 2024
Overall Rating
4.3 /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
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
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 an auditor in the Manchester centre of excellence specialising in Tax areas of the wider audit. I would take the role of a performer within my placement populating Tax EGA's.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
The programme has been extremely enjoyable as it has mixed in University learning with on the job experience. My responsibility even as an FS1 is very important in terms of contributing to the firm wide audit goals.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Yes my excel skills have improved massively while on placement in addition to my networking skills.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
The programme is extremely well structured as once you complete you semester 2 university exams you come straight into the workplace where you can utilise that learning on audit engagements. The structure of the placement as a whole was extremely well done.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
There are many flying start champions who you can turn to if you need help with something in addition to your career coach and buddy.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
There is a lot of support as the training provider sets you up to help you pass your necessary exams.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
Yes it gives you an incentive to want to get the qualification.
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
There are many social events within the workplace to meet new people in addition to office sports teams to participate in if you are a fan of those sports.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend PwC to a friend?
Yes
Why?
They promote a positive working environment all while truly improving your individual ability making you a truly skills worker.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to PwC?
I would ensure you are extremely well prepared for the interview so you can get the job.
