Flying Start degree programme Review
at PwC
Degree Apprenticeship
Audit
London
Review Submitted: March 2025
Overall Rating
3.9 /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!
3.5/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
3.6/5
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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
My role involved working as an audit associate essentially helping out my respective colleagues. I was assigned worked on a daily basis which would usually keep me busy for a day or 2.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
I really enjoyed my programme due to the variety of clients I worked with as well as the people I worked with who I found very warm and welcoming at all times. In terms of daily tasks, some things were tedious but thats the nature of audit.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Yes, I have become affluent in the various audit systems and softwares used by PwC. Also, I have developed my communication skills quite a bit and have noticed a significant increase in excel skills since I started.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Very well organised. I had various people I could go to help including 2 buddies, a talent coach and a connected development buddy.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
I received a lot of support employer in the forms of advice, coaching, reminders and more,
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
I received a lot of support as my teams are very understanding and get days off for studying.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
Very well, as these qualifications will enable me to increase my skills and understanding of finance/accounting etc; which is crucial in my current role
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
3/5
No, although I have been invited to various events such as team dinners, theatre trip etc..
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend PwC to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Due to the warm and supportive environment which makes it very easy to fit in and learn from those arounds you.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to PwC?
Think about which business unit you'd like to work in and the experiences differ between all of them.
