Flying start programme - intern - Manchester Review
at PwC
Degree Apprenticeship
Audit
Manchester
Review Submitted: July 2025
Overall Rating
3.8 /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
3.6/5
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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
Auditing clients - daily catch-up with the engagement team, completing testing of accounting figures, communicating with the client to provide information and aid the audit
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I enjoy my programme. I like the flexibility it allows me and the responsibility I am given, I feel like a key part of the teams I work in.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Excel, soft skills such as team working and communication, especially with the client. Confidence bulit
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
My programme is very well structured and this is very well communicated to us.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
There are multiple avenues of support such as managers, peers, career coaches, uni lecturers available for help whenever needed
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
N/A - no contact with ICAEW this placement
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
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
I engaged in the run club.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend PwC to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I like the environment and people that I work with. there is a team morale and always something different to get involved with or new opportunities to seek out as it is such a big firm
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to PwC?
Know the company well and show a keen interest in current affairs relating to the industry
