Audit Intern (Flying Start 3) Review
at PwC
Degree Apprenticeship
Audit
Watford, Hertfordshire
Review Submitted: May 2025
Overall Rating
4.3 /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 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:
4/5
My main work is testing different financial statements line items on a client. I spend my time working on testing, selecting samples and documenting my work. I also coach some junior members of the team and spend time speaking with client and the team.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
It can be quite challenging as this placement I was balancing both work and uni work. I also had some long nights during busy season but I enjoyed it overall
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Developed existing skills learnt in prior placements and from university.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
Given clear albeit sometimes late instructions and notice for deadlines and important dates.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Received a lot of support from the teams I work with and having a Talent Coach and Flying Start Champion also provides extra support.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
A lot of support in form of classes, workshops and plenty of study materials and past papers
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
Clear understanding of the basics that underpin auditing and 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.)
3/5
There are social activities like badminton and rock climbing as well as in office competitions.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend PwC to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Good employer with opportunities to network and good training
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to PwC?
Clear communication of your opinions is needed and ask questions, making sure that if in a group setting, all team members contribute
