PWC has a nice work life balance compared with other big 4 firms in the region. It has a good culture and value system to look after its most important asset i.e. employees.
Associate (Former Employee), Mumbai – April 24, 2013
Lots of learning but leads to a bad work-life balance. A day at work started at 9 and ends anywhere between 8pm to 2 am In terms of learning, each day is a new day The firm has a fair hierarchy and managers are extremely approachable Co-workers are utmost fun! Deadlines are the hardest part Breaks are ofcourse the best part
Internship in Auit Department (Former Employee), Warsaw – April 5, 2013
Pros: sometimes free luch at the client
Cons: work under pressure of time
My typical day at PwC started at 8.30 A.M. and finished at 6:30 P.M. I was working on financial statements of five big companies during my internship. My official language at work was Polish and English. I was responsible for some sections and audit tests valued in milions of euros. Although I was a student, the firm gave me opportunity to do some parts – more... of work, taht required a lot of knowledge, because I was familiar with audit. To my duties (exept of pure audit) was contacting the client and I was appreciated by co-workers for my professional attitude and work ethics. I was in very good relations with my superiors and they highly valued my doing.The hardest part of job was looking for solutions in short time and I was really good in this point. I could do research and all necessary stuff quick work done before the deadline.I also didn't hesitate to ask if I needed. I appreciate the grade of responsibility the co-workers gave me and the fact I was able to cope with all obligations I had. – less
HR administrator (Former Employee), Birmingham – March 24, 2013
Pros: rotation of work
My role at PwC would differ day to day. I dealt with high volumes of work on a daily basis all on their own SLA'a. I would be processing; references, payroll queries, payslips, learning & development, Pre Screening of candidates, references
Administrative Group Secretary (Former Employee), Cardiff – March 5, 2013
Pros: good benefits package and pension scheme
As well as the daily administrative tasks opening post and checking emails for partners and managers, even though you plan a to do list for the next day occassionally a manager would give you a task which would keep you busy for hours sometime days, therefore you had to be organised to complete all what was required in a timely manner . I liked the – more... variety of work my position offered within the firm and the personnel and clients that I worked with, and having been there a long time I met a lot of people many of which are still good friends. – less
Tax Technician (Former Employee), London Bridge – February 20, 2013
Daily tasks included - preparation of UK tax returns using PwC software to report information provided by individuals and companies. - analysis and interpretation of information provided in order to prepare tax returns. - correspondence with individuals and client representatives, discussing information required/provided and dealing with tax return – more... queries. - preparation of internal modified payroll.
I worked in a team of 12 people however daily duties are done independently. Not a very fast paced environment however busy seasons require long hours and dedication. – less
Manager (Former Employee), Uxbridge – October 24, 2012
Pros: benefits season ticket
Cons: results driven
Great Company , great benefits , every day a challenge , quality and results driven , customer forcussed . every bad day a learning curve , many more good days , very hard working co-workers
PA to Partners (Current Employee), London – October 8, 2012
Pros: flexible hours
Cons: -
Diary management very important for Partners. Co-workers are very driven and friendly to work with. Learning how to manage diaries and concentrating on all emails are essential and need attention to detail. Team are very easy going and makes you feel appreciated at all times. Very flexible working hours
Associate Auditor (Former Employee), Shenzhen, China – September 27, 2012
I fostered my leadership as team leader in statutory audit of two subsidiaries of Welling Group. I delegate tasks; prioritize and manage assignments of self and others with a focus on completion within budget. Elevates issues to project. As a team player, I enhanced my communication skills and ability to adapt to changing environment when I facing customers – more... with different background. Within the team, I take the responsibility to coach fresher by providing candid and constructive feedback and help them develop meaningful networks. Working and sharing with excellent colleagues always bring me great inspiration and enlightenment. During two-year experience in PwC, I have acquired lots of multitasking experience from statutory assurance for listed and unlisted companies (under HK GAAP or IFRS), advisory project and SOX 404. Most of my projects were highly rated by clients. – less
Market Researcher (Current Employee), Belfast – June 13, 2012
Pros: flexibile
Cons: not constant work
A typical day would involve working 9am-5pm and conducting telephone and face to face interviews on behalf of clients. It is a very flexibe work environment although the work is not constant as sometimes we are found with no work for up to a few weeks.
