Tax Intern Review

I really enjoyed my internship at PwC. I was given work in a number of different areas of tax, giving me wide range of experience. I was given plenty of support and felt comfortable asking questions when necessary. A number of social events were organised so that I was able to get to know the team I was working with.

I was given plenty of feedback, which allowed me to see what I did well and how I could improve. I was always thanked for my contribution. It was a very friendly environment and everyone seemed very welcoming and happy to help me with any questions or problems I had.

I had a buddy and a career coach who were both very helpful. They were always happy to help with any questions I had, despite being very busy themselves, and gave me some introductory training at the start of the internship. I felt very supported during my time at PwC.

Although at the start I didn't have much to do, within a week I was being given plenty of different tasks. Anyone providing me with work always checked how busy I was before doing so, meaning I was able to turn down or ask for a later deadline if necessary. This meant I never felt too busy.

As I was only here for 6 weeks, I wasn't able to get involved with any big projects and so didn't have any significant responsibilities. This being said, I still had many different jobs to complete and was able to get involved in a small way with lots of different projects.

Working in a new area and with a new group of people allowed me to develop my communication skills which are vital in both my degree and life in general. I believe my EXCEL skills have also improved significantly, skills that I require in my degree studies when analysing data.

There was a very friendly environment in the office, with everyone seeming happy to be there and comfortable talking to everyone around them. There was a weekly office quiz and plenty of cookies and cake brought in at various points over the 6 weeks. Overall it was a great environment to work in.

The internship seemed well organised, starting with training residential in Windsor before starting work in the office. This allowed me to get to know other interns as well as gaining a basic understanding of some of the different areas of tax, an understanding I was able to develop throughout the internship.

The residential at the beginning of the internship gave me basic training and an insight into the different areas of tax. I feel I massively developed this knowledge during the internship by completing a wide range of tasks in the different areas of tax. I also also given training in the different software used.

I have been recommended for a graduate job at the end of my internship and I am just waiting for the decision to go through HR. PwC offer most interns a graduate job at the end of their placement meaning there are great future employment prospects for anyone who wants them.

The residential at the start of the internship was very sociable, with meals and activities organised everyday. This allowed the interns to get to know each other. There were also a number of social events organised in my department which allowed me to get to know the team I was working with.

My internship was in Newcastle which is known around the country for great nightlife. The area in which the office is located is very central and is within walking distance to both the Quayside and the city centre, both of which have great nightlife and are very easy to get to from the office.