Assurance Associate Review

by PwC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.4/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    4.4
  • The Culture
    4.6

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed my placement at PWC as you are still working with people the same age and are treated exactly the same as a graduate. Was really friendly and felt like I learnt a lot about audit and accounting on my time there and will prove helpful on my final year at university

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

    • I felt very valued as you work with people your ages and treated exactly the same as graduates so feel like you get a lot of responsibility throughout your time here. Got the chance to go to America as well which was such a good experience and felt very valued.

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

    • Managers and senior associates are always available to give you a hand with any questions you have, and people managers always help and give you guidance throughout your year.

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

    • Really busy during January-April, but in summer and just before christmas not so busy but you have exams in these periods so its not too bad.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Some responsibility but more towards the end as you have gained more experience by then so can be trusted more

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

    • Excel skills will be really helpful and having passed ACA exams will make you really employable by the time you finish University

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Really sociable as everyone is around the same age so really get on with everyone and everyone's very chatty.

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

    • Really well organised as they do the same scheme every year so they know the process inside and out

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

    • Invest a lot of time in you as they put you through 7 ACA exams- which show they want you to be as good as the graduates.

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

    • Flexi Time

    International Travel

    Company Parties/Events

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

    • really appealing as if you get offered a graduate scheme you could become a qualified accountant in 2 years.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Really social as everyone's the same age so a lot of common interests and theyre is socials every quarter and always drinks after work.

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

    • Cheap housing in Newcastle but travel around the city can sometimes be expensive.

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

    • Really good as Newcastle is known to be one of the best cities in regards to nightlife

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

    • Sports teams, social team, recruitment days, charity days, internal teams in regards to become experts in areas of work to coach people, buddying opportunities

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Accounting, Audit

North East

July 2018

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