Audit Intern Review

by PwC

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

    • You learn so much in a year but do expect long hours in busy season and understand that this isn't a 9 till 5, hour for lunch job.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Had plenty of socials and got on well with my colleagues. Note that the social side is likely to be better in a smaller office.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Huge support from my people manager and colleagues all year round.

    5/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • You will be busy, especially to start with as you are still learning, but you will learn to manage this.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Real responsibility from day one, on numerous occasions I was the only member of staff on site performing the audit.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • This placement is a chance to work on all aspects of accounting and with numerous businesses. Furthermore you are able to start completing your ACA qualification.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • Good atmosphere in the office, friendly colleagues and a well equipped games room. Note in assurance you won't see the office very often.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Very good, support at all stages of the process.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • The chance to complete 6-9 exams of the ACA during the placement year. Numerous courses to enhance personal development as well as plenty of support from senior colleagues.

    5/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • The company invests a huge amount into your personal development, this is the best way to become a chartered accountant.

    5/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

    • As this is quite a young business, the social side is very good. There are numerous social events to get involved in which I really enjoyed and most people are happy to go out, outside of work/ work events. The smaller offices do have a better social scene than the larger ones though, if this is important to you.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • I paid approx 400pcm for my accommodation with all bills included so pretty reasonable! Nottingham is not too expensive for socialising, you can spend as much or as little as you like.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Nottingham has a good nightlife.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Loads of emails went round for people to get involved in activities outside of work (football, basketball, netball etc.). If there's something that you want to do just send an email around and people will get involved.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Accounting, Audit

East Midlands

July 2014

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