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PwC

Intern/Trainee Auditor Review

at PwC

Work Experience

Accounting, Audit

Edinburgh

Review Submitted: April 2025

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 - Overview of the Experience
4/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - Company Culture

Overview of the Experience

Please give an overview of what your work experience involved:
4/5
Being a member of an audit engagement team. Holding numerous client meetings and auditing Financial Statements
To what extent did you enjoy your work experience?
3/5
I enjoyed my placement when I had work. There were times however where there was a lack of work to do and it then became boring.
How well organised was your work experience?
4/5
It was well organised apart from the lack of work at times. There were a couple of weeks where there was very little to do
How much did your work experience help you in deciding on your future career path?
4/5
I want to be an accountant
Were you paid or reimbursed for this experience?
5/5
I was paid for this placement. Nearly all business related expenses are approved

Skills Development

What training and skills development did you learn from your work experience?
4/5
I am a lot more confident in interacting with clients. In addition I have a much better understanding of audit procedures and how a company does its' accounting

Company Culture

How much did you learn about the company culture and what it would be like to work there?
5/5
I learnt a lot about company culture especially being based in the office. It enabled to me to be more involved in office activities and get to know people who work there
Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees?
5/5
There were lots of opportunities for this such as regular social events in and out of the office

Recommendations and Advice

Would you recommend PwC to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It is a great place to work with many opportunities
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to PwC?
Be prepared to work longer hours when in busy season
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