Intership Audit/ Assurance Review

by PwC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • Got an experience working in the office and going out to clients site

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

    • They were very welcoming and friendly.

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

    • When left a piece of work to do and I needed assistance, they would help me and explain it

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

    • When out on client site, I got the experience to see what audit accountants do on an every day basis. I was then set a tasks which were challenging but interesting and some were quite lengthy. However at times, when I finished the work, we wouldn't be given extra tasks - just observing

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

    • I was given responsibility, looking at customer accounts, checking invoices/balances. I had to be professional and confidential with the information.

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

    • 4/5

    The Company

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

    • Open plan - partners and employees everyone friendly and welcoming and nice atmosphere I like the idea of 'dress for the day' - casual/smart in office When in client site dress appropriate - dress smart

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

    • very well organised - welcomed on first day and checked documents. However, I did have problems with my document that waste timed at the start which was annoying. they apologised for inconvenience on day and at final meeting with patner. I knew that the documentation had to be presented. Then given tour of office, then provided with laptops, told agenda for the week and then we began with our work experience

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

    • 4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

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

    • I got offered a Job for September 2018 if achieve a 2:1 or higher in Queens for my degree

    5/5

    The Culture

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

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

    • The cost of living in Belfast is quite expensive

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

    • There are lovely restaurants, bar, clubs to go out in Belfast

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

    • PWC do lots of social events, first Friday in every month, within specific group they organise events, formals, charity events

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Accounting, Audit

Northern Ireland

November 2018

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