Flying Start Placement 3 Leeds Review
at PwC
Degree Apprenticeship
Accounting
Leeds
Review Submitted: May 2025
Overall Rating
4.1 /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
3.8/5
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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:
3/5
Flying start degree programme in the audit LOS. I was on a range of clients in different industries. Treated as an AS2 at PwC for this placement so i was given responsibility in areas under the guidance of senior staff
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I love the programme perfect blend between university life and paid professional placements
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Yes - how to manage responsibilities. Finding the balance between learning myself and reaching out. Improved confidence through interactions with team members and other staff members
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
There is very good blend on this programme. Clearly shown and communicated the new steps. However, i sometimes felt on rejoining PwC for each of the placements it took a bit of time to get booked to jobs. Found this frustrating
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
Was assigned a career coach who reached out to me. However, sometimes I felt slightly isolated when I was not getting booked to client work.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
Very helpful. There is a good blend between the University of Nottingham, PwC and the Icaew. I had regular communication from all 3 parties.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
I would struggle in the role without this as my programme also helps towards the professional qualification in accounting.
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
Yes PwC offer regular social as well as many office initiatives. These are very flexible and open to everyone.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend PwC to a friend?
Yes
Why?
PwC i feel is a world renowned organisation. I feel proud to work for them. There is endless opportunity as it is such a global firm. I would love others to have this opportunity.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to PwC?
Be yourself as professional service firm people skills are so important.
