PwC career

Working at PwC – what to expect

Are you looking to find a job? Or maybe you’re interested in a graduate scheme or apprenticeship? PwC, as one of the “Big 4” accountancy and consultancy firms, employs over 300,000 people in 152 countries and operates in virtually every industry there is. So, it’s safe to say they’ll probably have a position that piques your interest!

What does PwC do exactly?

PwC, or PricewaterhouseCoopers, provide professional services to businesses to help them grow, adapt to change and become more efficient. “Professional services” sounds vague, but that’s because there are a lot of processes that go into running a business – especially some of the big players PwC works with. From HR and client strategy to paying tax and mitigating IT risks and everything in between and beyond!

Did you say “big players”? Yes. And we’re talking household names: 84% of Fortune Global 500 are PwC clients. You could get to work with clients from the automotive industry, media and telecommunicators, or even government bodies.

What jobs are there at PwC?

Since it’s such a large company with so many diverse operations, it’s not just accountants and management consultants who work at PwC: marketers, legal experts, IT specialists… The list goes on. PwC’s activities are divided into ten business areas, which each contain a number of sub-areas, offices and teams. The main areas are:

• Actuarial
• Audit
• Business Solutions
• Consulting
• Deals
• Legal
• Operate
• Risk
• Tax
• Technology

Why work at PwC?

A consistent presence on the Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work For” list, PwC offers its employees excellent added value. Your working environment and schedule, even down to how you choose to dress, is extremely flexible. Along with a competitive salary, PwC employees get insurance as standard, including private medical, and a range of optional benefits such as a company car, dental and travel insurance.

It’s important to work somewhere you feel comfortable. Thankfully, PwC puts emphasis on inclusion and diversity, with established support networks focusing on gender equality, social mobility, racial minorities, LGBTQ+ people and more. PwC also works as a big network in and of itself, whether in your immediate team, business area, branch or even overseas branches, so there will be plenty of people to help you and learn from. And in terms of personal development, PwC invests heavily in training, so you’ll have the opportunity to constantly develop your skills and gain some industry-renowned qualifications on the job.

Ideal applicant profile

You can apply for roles directly or start your career path on one of PwC’s extensive range of apprenticeships, internships or graduate programmes. Although individual business areas and roles demand varying skills and qualifications, PwC generally looks for new talent with the following attributes:

• Adaptable
• Dedicated
• Hard-working
• Analytical
• Articulate
• Passionate
• Communication skills

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