Audit associate Review

by PwC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.7/5
  • The Role
    4.7
  • The Company
    4.8
  • The Culture
    4.8

    The Role

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

    • I was given lots of responsibility and worked on a range of different clients over the year. I also enjoyed the fact that I joined with a large group of like minded people.

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

    • I always felt like my work was appreciated and that it contributed to the larger picture.

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

    • Management/supervisors were always on hand to offer support/guidance should you need it.

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

    • There was always work to be done and I was rarily not busy during the placement.

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

    • You are given lots of responsibility on the placement, often being assigned particular areas to work on for your time at each client.

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

    • I am doing accounting and finance at Cardiff University so the placement will help me a lot. I also sat some proffesional exams during my placement which will assist me greatly in my final year of university

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone was friendly and there was regular events to attend.

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

    • The placement is basically the first year of the graduate scheme, you sit a few exams aswell as working.

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

    • The firm put me through some professional accounting exams and also offer you courses to attend to progress you.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I have been offered a job after I finish my degree.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • I joined with around 20 people in South Wales who were on the graduate scheme and placement scheme. There were regular events that we could attend and we often socialised outside of work.

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

    • South Wales is a relatively cheap area with a good variety of nightlife.

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

    • As above, South Wales has a lot of nightlife, be it in Cardiff and Swansea.

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

    • There was often activities occurring outside of work. Emails often circulated for other events that you could take part in.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Accounting

Wales

September 2017

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