Flying Start degree Programme Review
at PwC
Degree Apprenticeship
Accounting
Manchester
Review Submitted: December 2024
Overall Rating
4.5 /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!
4.5/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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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
When on placement I am involved in multiple different tasks. This varies day to day as it depends what client I am booked on and if I am working from client site or the PwC offices. Usually in an average working day I attend meetings with my team, complete EGAs and complete any other admin work that other members of the team need assistance with.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I have enjoyed it a lot, having the opportunity to experience working within the PwC as a valued team member has provided invaluable learning opportunities and has helped put into practise what I have been studying at university.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have developed multiple existing skills throughout placement with PwC, such as communication, time management and organisational. I have had to communicate with a variety of people, from managers within my team to the clients finance directors. I have had to balance amounts of work and meet specific deadlines, therefore having to choose carefully what tasks take priority in order to be the most efficient.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Quite organised. Some aspects of the training and induction days to the offices could've been organised better however overall it is a well structured programme
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
The support network within PwC when on placement was great. I was connected with a senior manager and an associate who supported and guided me throughout the whole placement.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
Enough support, it is more independent when working towards qualifications.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
Helps me understand the work I am completing on placement.
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
Yes, there was the option to get involved in social activities within the office. There was also networking events and socials regularly.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend PwC to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Impressive firm to work for, important large clients, great support network within the firm, lots of employees so very social
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to PwC?
Be a team player and considerate of others when completing group assessment activities.
