Flying Start Degree programme - FS3 Birmingham Review
at PwC
Work Experience
Audit
Birmingham
Review Submitted: April 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!
4/5
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Overview of the Experience
4/5
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Skills Development
3.5/5
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Company Culture
Overview of the Experience
Please give an overview of what your work experience involved:
4/5
Working in a team on audit clients in the banking and capital markets sector, examining and verifying the accuracy of financial records and reports
To what extent did you enjoy your work experience?
4/5
My team members are great and its a very collaborative and open environment to discuss ideas and develop. The work can also be quite interesting and engaging especially when you start to work on more complex areas.
How well organised was your work experience?
4/5
It was very well organised and structured
How much did your work experience help you in deciding on your future career path?
4/5
Gave me a strong idea on what a career would be like in audit to help make an informed choice
Were you paid or reimbursed for this experience?
4/5
Yes I had a monthly salary and overtime
Skills Development
What training and skills development did you learn from your work experience?
4/5
Developed my skills in analytical thinking, attention to detail, communication,
Built technical proficiency in accounting and auditing software
Strengthened understanding of financial and accounting concepts and standards and the banking industry
Built technical proficiency in accounting and auditing software
Strengthened understanding of financial and accounting concepts and standards and the banking industry
Company Culture
How much did you learn about the company culture and what it would be like to work there?
4/5
I learned a lot about the company culture from working closely with teams and being in the office most days a week
Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees?
3/5
Yes, there were networking events within the office
Recommendations and Advice
Would you recommend PwC to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Great place to work for your professional and personal development
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to PwC?
Research the company and the skills they look for in candidates
