A career in our Assurance Transformation Centre of Excellence practice, within Assurance Transformation Services, will provide you with the opportunity to be responsible for developing functions in PwC that support audit engagement teams and audit quality efforts. You’ll focus on enhancing our services related to data auditing, business analytics, visualisation and leveraging of analytic technologies to evaluating complex Enterprise Systems for audit and non audit services.

As part of our team, you’ll work with a broad and diverse range of clients, providing you with exposure to businesses of varying sizes, industries and complexity. You’ll use cutting edge technology working virtually on various audit engagements. You’ll develop specialist Assurance knowledge and play a key role in improving the quality and efficiency of our audits and lead innovation in a range of areas, with an initial focus on pensions assets and liabilities, share based payments, and the audit of Tax.

We’ve all experienced the impact of extraordinary technological change over recent years. All of our clients are impacted by digital advancements, and so our propositions need to respond to that. We’re also seeing that our clients are changing how they work; increasingly working remotely and across multiple locations. For PwC, this means designing an operating model where we’ll improve quality, deliver outstanding value to our clients, and create a better experience for our people.

PwC Assurance Centres of Excellence (CoEs) are one of our key priorities to respond to this challenge.

As part of the Assurance CoE you will utilise cutting edge technology to execute delivery of more complex and judgmental Assurance activities virtually. Working closely with PwC Assurance teams from across the country you will improve the quality, efficiency, and innovation in the more complex areas of the audit, and have exposure to a wide range of clients from FTSE 100 to owner managed businesses across a variety of industries. The work is location agnostic with the majority of work being office based, and as such we are looking for individuals to be based in any regional UK office (with a nucleus of individuals in our Manchester and Glasgow offices).

We currently have a range of opportunities available in the areas of:

• Auditing of Pensions balances; and / or
• Auditing of Share Based Payments; and / or
• Audit of Tax

The list of areas delivered by the CoE is expected to grow rapidly, in line with the firm’s strategy, over the next 5 years. Which will create opportunities to experience new areas of the audit, to build expertise in more than one technical area and to support the growth and development of this part of our business. The Assurance CoE will provide initial training and ongoing coaching and support on the technical areas you are assigned to through weekly lunch and learns, professional skills courses, and activity leaders who act as coaches for the team.

Responsibilities

In this position you will have a key management role on Assurance assignments where you will utilise and further develop your knowledge and skills. As a Manager within the Assurance CoE you will:

• Have flexibility in when and how you work, utilising technology and best practice virtual working to coach and interact with teams of clients remotely
• Develop strong relationships with audit clients and internal contacts for an assigned portfolio
• Play a critical role in ensuring the quality of delivery of these more complex areas, in line with technical (both accounting and auditing) requirements and operating procedures
• Be responsible for a team of individuals, providing coaching and ongoing support to ensure high quality delivery
• Provide audit and business advice to a variety of clients
• Work and liaise with other members of the audit team and colleagues in other parts of the firm as necessary to provide a high quality client service
• Utilise your strong business awareness and sound reporting skills to provide valuable insights to clients
• Have the chance to give back to community and social welfare projects, often using your business skills
• Have access to internal mobility both nationally and internationally

As part of an Assurance CoE you will make a difference by:

• Developing deep, respected specialisms in more complex areas, enabling you to perform roles earlier in your career than is typically possible
• Working with (and becoming) brilliant, high performing experts in their field
• Driving innovation and thought leadership
• Helping drive PwC Assurance strategy, by shaping a critical element of our delivery model

Successful candidates will have

• Qualified accountant status (ACA or ACCA)
• A drive and aptitude to build deep accounting and auditing specialisms in more complex areas.
• A willingness to drive change by
  • helping further define the CoE model
  • embracing virtual working and other technology
  • defining and leveraging our virtual working practices of the future
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, at all levels.
• Strong influencing skills.
• An ability to work under own initiative, and under pressure.
• A willingness to build relationships with other PwC specialists to better provide a high quality, efficient and robust service
• A desire to challenge the status quo
• Demonstrable experience of managing multiple engagements
• Demonstrable experience of coaching junior members of teams to develop both technical and professional skills
• Experience in applying professional skills in the audit of pension balances or share based payments is highly desirable, but a demonstrable experience of learning new and complex technical areas is more important

This role offers the potential for flexible working. It is expected, at most, only very minimal travel will be required with the vast majority of interactions (with clients and core engagement teams) being virtual in nature.

Audit

The passion of our people, combined with access to the latest technology, helps us deliver the highest quality audits and build trust in society. We pride ourselves on our global reputation as a trusted place to do business, we are inclusive and work together to put the team first. We role model and empower challenge and are open challenge ourselves. We take pride in audit as a deep specialism and give our people access to the best opportunities and lots of variety through secondments and international assignments. 

Not the role for you?

Did you know PwC offer flexible contract arrangements as well as contingent work ( ie temporary or day rate contracting)?

The skills we look for in future employees

All our people need to demonstrate the skills and behaviours that support us in delivering our business strategy. This is important to the work we do for our business, and our clients. These skills and behaviours make up our global leadership framework, ‘The PwC Professional’ and are made up of five core attributes; whole leadership, technical capabilities, business acumen, global acumen and relationships.

Diversity

We work in a changing world which offers great opportunities for people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We seek to attract and employ the best people from the widest talent pool, as well as those who reflect the diverse nature of our society. And we aim to encourage a culture where people can be themselves and be valued for their strengths. Creating value through diversity is what makes us strong as a business and as an organisation with an increasingly agile workforce, we're open to flexible working arrangements where appropriate.

A career in our Assurance Transformation Centre of Excellence practice, within Assurance Transformation Services, will provide you with the opportunity to be responsible for developing functions in PwC that support audit engagement teams and audit quality efforts. You’ll focus on enhancing our services related to data auditing, business analytics, visualisation and leveraging of analytic technologies to evaluating complex Enterprise Systems for audit and non audit services.

As part of our team, you’ll work with a broad and diverse range of clients, providing you with exposure to businesses of varying sizes, industries and complexity. You’ll use cutting edge technology working virtually on various audit engagements. You’ll develop specialist Assurance knowledge and play a key role in improving the quality and efficiency of our audits and lead innovation in a range of areas, with an initial focus on pensions assets and liabilities, share based payments, and the audit of Tax.

We’ve all experienced the impact of extraordinary technological change over recent years. All of our clients are impacted by digital advancements, and so our propositions need to respond to that. We’re also seeing that our clients are changing how they work; increasingly working remotely and across multiple locations. For PwC, this means designing an operating model where we’ll improve quality, deliver outstanding value to our clients, and create a better experience for our people.

PwC Assurance Centres of Excellence (CoEs) are one of our key priorities to respond to this challenge.

As part of the Assurance CoE you will utilise cutting edge technology to execute delivery of more complex and judgmental Assurance activities virtually. Working closely with PwC Assurance teams from across the country you will improve the quality, efficiency, and innovation in the more complex areas of the audit, and have exposure to a wide range of clients from FTSE 100 to owner managed businesses across a variety of industries. The work is location agnostic with the majority of work being office based, and as such we are looking for individuals to be based in any regional UK office (with a nucleus of individuals in our Manchester and Glasgow offices).

We currently have a range of opportunities available in the areas of:

• Auditing of Pensions balances; and / or
• Auditing of Share Based Payments; and / or
• Audit of Tax

The list of areas delivered by the CoE is expected to grow rapidly, in line with the firm’s strategy, over the next 5 years. Which will create opportunities to experience new areas of the audit, to build expertise in more than one technical area and to support the growth and development of this part of our business. The Assurance CoE will provide initial training and ongoing coaching and support on the technical areas you are assigned to through weekly lunch and learns, professional skills courses, and activity leaders who act as coaches for the team.

Responsibilities

In this position you will have a key management role on Assurance assignments where you will utilise and further develop your knowledge and skills. As a Manager within the Assurance CoE you will:

• Have flexibility in when and how you work, utilising technology and best practice virtual working to coach and interact with teams of clients remotely
• Develop strong relationships with audit clients and internal contacts for an assigned portfolio
• Play a critical role in ensuring the quality of delivery of these more complex areas, in line with technical (both accounting and auditing) requirements and operating procedures
• Be responsible for a team of individuals, providing coaching and ongoing support to ensure high quality delivery
• Provide audit and business advice to a variety of clients
• Work and liaise with other members of the audit team and colleagues in other parts of the firm as necessary to provide a high quality client service
• Utilise your strong business awareness and sound reporting skills to provide valuable insights to clients
• Have the chance to give back to community and social welfare projects, often using your business skills
• Have access to internal mobility both nationally and internationally

As part of an Assurance CoE you will make a difference by:

• Developing deep, respected specialisms in more complex areas, enabling you to perform roles earlier in your career than is typically possible
• Working with (and becoming) brilliant, high performing experts in their field
• Driving innovation and thought leadership
• Helping drive PwC Assurance strategy, by shaping a critical element of our delivery model

Successful candidates will have

• Qualified accountant status (ACA or ACCA)
• A drive and aptitude to build deep accounting and auditing specialisms in more complex areas.
• A willingness to drive change by
  • helping further define the CoE model
  • embracing virtual working and other technology
  • defining and leveraging our virtual working practices of the future
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, at all levels.
• Strong influencing skills.
• An ability to work under own initiative, and under pressure.
• A willingness to build relationships with other PwC specialists to better provide a high quality, efficient and robust service
• A desire to challenge the status quo
• Demonstrable experience of managing multiple engagements
• Demonstrable experience of coaching junior members of teams to develop both technical and professional skills
• Experience in applying professional skills in the audit of pension balances or share based payments is highly desirable, but a demonstrable experience of learning new and complex technical areas is more important

This role offers the potential for flexible working. It is expected, at most, only very minimal travel will be required with the vast majority of interactions (with clients and core engagement teams) being virtual in nature.

Audit

The passion of our people, combined with access to the latest technology, helps us deliver the highest quality audits and build trust in society. We pride ourselves on our global reputation as a trusted place to do business, we are inclusive and work together to put the team first. We role model and empower challenge and are open challenge ourselves. We take pride in audit as a deep specialism and give our people access to the best opportunities and lots of variety through secondments and international assignments. 

Not the role for you?

Did you know PwC offer flexible contract arrangements as well as contingent work ( ie temporary or day rate contracting)?

The skills we look for in future employees

All our people need to demonstrate the skills and behaviours that support us in delivering our business strategy. This is important to the work we do for our business, and our clients. These skills and behaviours make up our global leadership framework, ‘The PwC Professional’ and are made up of five core attributes; whole leadership, technical capabilities, business acumen, global acumen and relationships.

Diversity

We work in a changing world which offers great opportunities for people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We seek to attract and employ the best people from the widest talent pool, as well as those who reflect the diverse nature of our society. And we aim to encourage a culture where people can be themselves and be valued for their strengths. Creating value through diversity is what makes us strong as a business and as an organisation with an increasingly agile workforce, we're open to flexible working arrangements where appropriate.

Who We Are

We're the leading UK provider of tax services in terms of the reputation, size and scope of our practice. The work we do is diverse and our clients span a range of industries, from multinational organisations, to entrepreneurs and family businesses.

Our goal is to provide a technology enabled service you can be a part of, working alongside people with experience in developing solutions for our clients.

Our purpose is to build trust in society and solve important problems. It’s this focus that influence the services we provide and decisions we make.

We seek to attract the best people from a diverse talent pool and encourage a culture where people can be themselves and be valued for their strengths. This is what makes us a strong organisation with an increasingly agile workforce which is why we’ve introduced Everyday Flexibility, encouraging you to balance work and life. ‘Dress for your Day’ lets you choose what you feel is appropriate to wear for each working day.

The Opportunity

PwC are the market leaders in VAT advisory services, providing services to many of the firm’s largest and most important clients. Our business in the South East has doubled in size over the last 3 years and we are looking to continue that strong growth with talented and driven indirect tax professionals.

You will have a great opportunity to build your career as an indirect tax specialist in a fast growing business and in a region that is a national growth priority for PwC. You will work with a wide range of clients across all business sectors and have responsibility to lead relationships with those clients. You will be given immediate responsibility for a client portfolio and have the opportunity to play a key part in the leadership of the business.

This role provides the successful candidate with an unparalleled opportunity to develop their career, to build global VAT technical skills and the experience of working on complex and challenging assignments. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to being -

• Building relationships with our clients;
• Delivery of the highest quality advice to clients;
• Managing a team and helping develop others in the team;
• Liaising with the global PwC network;
• Keeping up to date with legislation and practical changes which impact VAT;

Essential skills and experience

• Excellent VAT technical skills
• Strong organisational and interpersonal skills
• Good self-organisational skills
• Energy and enthusiasm
• Ambition and a strong desire to succeed
• A commitment to team working
• A commitment to delivering great client service
• Good communication skills, written and oral
• Strong project management skills and the ability to prioritise tasks
• Ability to work flexibly in a regional team and through virtual networks
• Able to apply good judgement, consult appropriately and manage risks
• Resilient, able to work to deadlines
• Encouraging and motivational to junior staff
• Strong analytical skills in terms of understanding the interaction of processes, technologies and people
• An interest in technology and the benefits that it can bring in terms of efficiency, control and informational capabilities
• The candidate will also have an interest in technology and an awareness of the way in which data and digital solutions are shaping the market as we are a technology enabled business and are leveraging technology solutions
• in a number of new and innovative ways to deliver services efficiently for our clients.
• We understand that applicants may not feel comfortable in applying for a role unless they fully meet the requirements as advertised. We want to encourage people to apply who may not fully meet the requirements but still have relevant skills and experience to fulfil the role.

Tax

We help organisations and the people who run them answer the big business questions. How should we raise finance? Where should we be based? How should we reward our people? With some 3,300 experts whose expertise covers every conceivable area of taxation, we’re one of the UK’s leading tax practices.

Not the role for you?

Did you know PwC offer flexible contract arrangements as well as contingent work ( ie temporary or day rate contracting)?

The skills we look for in future employees

All our people need to demonstrate the skills and behaviours that support us in delivering our business strategy. This is important to the work we do for our business, and our clients. These skills and behaviours make up our global leadership framework, ‘The PwC Professional’ and are made up of five core attributes; whole leadership, technical capabilities, business acumen, global acumen and relationships.

Diversity

We work in a changing world which offers great opportunities for people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We seek to attract and employ the best people from the widest talent pool, as well as those who reflect the diverse nature of our society. And we aim to encourage a culture where people can be themselves and be valued for their strengths. Creating value through diversity is what makes us strong as a business and as an organisation with an increasingly agile workforce, we're open to flexible working arrangements where appropriate.

Who We Are

We're the leading UK provider of tax services in terms of the reputation, size and scope of our practice. The work we do is diverse and our clients span a range of industries, from multinational organisations, to entrepreneurs and family businesses.

Our goal is to provide a technology enabled service you can be a part of, working alongside people with experience in developing solutions for our clients.

Our purpose is to build trust in society and solve important problems. It’s this focus that influence the services we provide and decisions we make.

We seek to attract the best people from a diverse talent pool and encourage a culture where people can be themselves and be valued for their strengths. This is what makes us a strong organisation with an increasingly agile workforce which is why we’ve introduced Everyday Flexibility, encouraging you to balance work and life. ‘Dress for your Day’ lets you choose what you feel is appropriate to wear for each working day.

The Opportunity

PwC are the market leaders in VAT advisory services, providing services to many of the firm’s largest and most important clients. Our business in the South East has doubled in size over the last 3 years and we are looking to continue that strong growth with talented and driven indirect tax professionals.

You will have a great opportunity to build your career as an indirect tax specialist in a fast growing business and in a region that is a national growth priority for PwC. You will work with a wide range of clients across all business sectors and have responsibility to lead relationships with those clients. You will be given immediate responsibility for a client portfolio and have the opportunity to play a key part in the leadership of the business.

This role provides the successful candidate with an unparalleled opportunity to develop their career, to build global VAT technical skills and the experience of working on complex and challenging assignments. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to being -

• Building relationships with our clients;
• Delivery of the highest quality advice to clients;
• Managing a team and helping develop others in the team;
• Liaising with the global PwC network;
• Keeping up to date with legislation and practical changes which impact VAT;

Essential skills and experience

• Excellent VAT technical skills
• Strong organisational and interpersonal skills
• Good self-organisational skills
• Energy and enthusiasm
• Ambition and a strong desire to succeed
• A commitment to team working
• A commitment to delivering great client service
• Good communication skills, written and oral
• Strong project management skills and the ability to prioritise tasks
• Ability to work flexibly in a regional team and through virtual networks
• Able to apply good judgement, consult appropriately and manage risks
• Resilient, able to work to deadlines
• Encouraging and motivational to junior staff
• Strong analytical skills in terms of understanding the interaction of processes, technologies and people
• An interest in technology and the benefits that it can bring in terms of efficiency, control and informational capabilities
• The candidate will also have an interest in technology and an awareness of the way in which data and digital solutions are shaping the market as we are a technology enabled business and are leveraging technology solutions
• in a number of new and innovative ways to deliver services efficiently for our clients.
• We understand that applicants may not feel comfortable in applying for a role unless they fully meet the requirements as advertised. We want to encourage people to apply who may not fully meet the requirements but still have relevant skills and experience to fulfil the role.

Tax

We help organisations and the people who run them answer the big business questions. How should we raise finance? Where should we be based? How should we reward our people? With some 3,300 experts whose expertise covers every conceivable area of taxation, we’re one of the UK’s leading tax practices.

Not the role for you?

Did you know PwC offer flexible contract arrangements as well as contingent work ( ie temporary or day rate contracting)?

The skills we look for in future employees

All our people need to demonstrate the skills and behaviours that support us in delivering our business strategy. This is important to the work we do for our business, and our clients. These skills and behaviours make up our global leadership framework, ‘The PwC Professional’ and are made up of five core attributes; whole leadership, technical capabilities, business acumen, global acumen and relationships.

Diversity

We work in a changing world which offers great opportunities for people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We seek to attract and employ the best people from the widest talent pool, as well as those who reflect the diverse nature of our society. And we aim to encourage a culture where people can be themselves and be valued for their strengths. Creating value through diversity is what makes us strong as a business and as an organisation with an increasingly agile workforce, we're open to flexible working arrangements where appropriate.

Women in Tech

Find out what it takes to make it to the very top of PwC from the perspective of one of our female leaders. Gain insight into what we do day-to-day, by partnering with an associate who’s on our current training scheme and experience working life with us.

Open to all, regardless of gender, this programme is to inspire and support students seeking an experience in professional services, and is part of our continued commitment to improve our female representation by showcasing some of our inspiring female leaders. The programme focuses on supporting you through our application process, developing skills and provides an insight into the opportunities available at PwC.

What you’ll do

During this three-day paid placement, you’ll work closely with a variety of people at all grades to learn what it's like to work at PwC, experiencing first hand the nature of the work that we do.

You’ll choose which office you'd like to come to and which area of the business you're interested in. You’ll spend time with lots of different people, from graduates to senior leaders, attending meetings and working with our clients and teams to get real exposure to our business. Our Women in Tech programme is available nationally and the opportunities will be running over the Easter and summer holidays (restrictions for some areas).

You should also have done plenty of research into the area of PwC you'd like to join. We strongly advise you to apply for the business area and office that interests you the most as any subsequent offers will be made for this area only.

Technology

We recognise that to bring value to our clients, we need to provide the best advice around technological innovation. With us, you’ll be at the forefront of new initiatives and explore emerging technologies and trends to help our clients unlock their potential, protect their businesses, provide insight and help steer strategy.

Joining dates

The available dates to take part in the programme can be found on the Women in Business home page.

What you’ll need

• You’ll need to be on course for a 2.1 degree or above in any subject
• We determine whether you're on course for a 2.1 based on the grades you achieved in your last completed year of academic study
• You'll need to be in your penultimate year of an undergraduate or postgraduate degree; or
• You'll need to be in your final year of an undergraduate degree with a one year postgraduate place confirmed.

The PwC Deal

We want people to build exceptional careers during their time at PwC. When you feel motivated and energised by your work, you're more able to contribute to the organisation, as well as achieve your aspirations. No matter which area of the business you choose to join, all routes offer the same deal. The opportunity to grow as an individual, to meet new people, and build lasting relationships that will stay with you for life. We empower people to be the very best they can be and to reach their full potential. In return, your hard work will be rewarded with a competitive salary and a personally tailored benefits package.?

Diversity and inclusion

We work in a changing world which offers great opportunities for people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. It’s critical we have diverse talent, views and thinking if we are to deliver exceptional client value and solve the world’s important problems. We seek to attract and recruit people from the widest talent pool, who reflect the society in which we work. And we aim to encourage an inclusive culture where people can feel empowered to be the very best they can be and to reach their full potential creating value through diversity is what makes us strong as a business and as an organisation with an increasingly agile workforce, we're open to flexible working arrangements where appropriate. So join PwC. We'll help you reach your full potential. Learn more here pwc.co.uk/diversity

About PwC

We’re one of the world’s leading professional services organisations. From 158 countries, we help our clients, some of the most successful organisations on the globe, as well as its most dynamic entrepreneurs and thriving private businesses, to create the value they want. We help to measure, protect and enhance the things that matter most to them.

Find out more about our application process by visiting our website.

Women in Tech

Find out what it takes to make it to the very top of PwC from the perspective of one of our female leaders. Gain insight into what we do day-to-day, by partnering with an associate who’s on our current training scheme and experience working life with us.

Open to all, regardless of gender, this programme is to inspire and support students seeking an experience in professional services, and is part of our continued commitment to improve our female representation by showcasing some of our inspiring female leaders. The programme focuses on supporting you through our application process, developing skills and provides an insight into the opportunities available at PwC.

What you’ll do

During this three-day paid placement, you’ll work closely with a variety of people at all grades to learn what it's like to work at PwC, experiencing first hand the nature of the work that we do.

You’ll choose which office you'd like to come to and which area of the business you're interested in. You’ll spend time with lots of different people, from graduates to senior leaders, attending meetings and working with our clients and teams to get real exposure to our business. Our Women in Tech programme is available nationally and the opportunities will be running over the Easter and summer holidays (restrictions for some areas).

You should also have done plenty of research into the area of PwC you'd like to join. We strongly advise you to apply for the business area and office that interests you the most as any subsequent offers will be made for this area only.

Technology

We recognise that to bring value to our clients, we need to provide the best advice around technological innovation. With us, you’ll be at the forefront of new initiatives and explore emerging technologies and trends to help our clients unlock their potential, protect their businesses, provide insight and help steer strategy.

Joining dates

The available dates to take part in the programme can be found on the Women in Business home page.

What you’ll need

• You’ll need to be on course for a 2.1 degree or above in any subject
• We determine whether you're on course for a 2.1 based on the grades you achieved in your last completed year of academic study
• You'll need to be in your penultimate year of an undergraduate or postgraduate degree; or
• You'll need to be in your final year of an undergraduate degree with a one year postgraduate place confirmed.

The PwC Deal

We want people to build exceptional careers during their time at PwC. When you feel motivated and energised by your work, you're more able to contribute to the organisation, as well as achieve your aspirations. No matter which area of the business you choose to join, all routes offer the same deal. The opportunity to grow as an individual, to meet new people, and build lasting relationships that will stay with you for life. We empower people to be the very best they can be and to reach their full potential. In return, your hard work will be rewarded with a competitive salary and a personally tailored benefits package.?

Diversity and inclusion

We work in a changing world which offers great opportunities for people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. It’s critical we have diverse talent, views and thinking if we are to deliver exceptional client value and solve the world’s important problems. We seek to attract and recruit people from the widest talent pool, who reflect the society in which we work. And we aim to encourage an inclusive culture where people can feel empowered to be the very best they can be and to reach their full potential creating value through diversity is what makes us strong as a business and as an organisation with an increasingly agile workforce, we're open to flexible working arrangements where appropriate. So join PwC. We'll help you reach your full potential. Learn more here pwc.co.uk/diversity

About PwC

We’re one of the world’s leading professional services organisations. From 158 countries, we help our clients, some of the most successful organisations on the globe, as well as its most dynamic entrepreneurs and thriving private businesses, to create the value they want. We help to measure, protect and enhance the things that matter most to them.

Find out more about our application process by visiting our website.

Women in Tech

Find out what it takes to make it to the very top of PwC from the perspective of one of our female leaders. Gain insight into what we do day-to-day, by partnering with an associate who’s on our current training scheme and experience working life with us

Open to all, regardless of gender, this programme is to inspire and support students seeking an experience in professional services, and is part of our continued commitment to improve our female representation by showcasing some of our inspiring female leaders. The programme focuses on supporting you through our application process, developing skills and provides an insight into the opportunities available at PwC.

What you’ll do

During this three-day paid placement, you’ll work closely with a variety of people at all grades to learn what it's like to work at PwC, experiencing first hand the nature of the work that we do.

You’ll choose which office you'd like to come to and which area of the business you're interested in. You’ll spend time with lots of different people, from graduates to senior leaders, attending meetings and working with our clients and teams to get real exposure to our business. Our Women in Tech programme is available nationally and the opportunities will be running over the Easter and summer holidays (restrictions for some areas).

You should also have done plenty of research into the area of PwC you'd like to join. We strongly advise you to apply for the business area and office that interests you the most as any subsequent offers will be made for this area only.

Technology

We recognise that to bring value to our clients, we need to provide the best advice around technological innovation. With us, you’ll be at the forefront of new initiatives and explore emerging technologies and trends to help our clients unlock their potential, protect their businesses, provide insight and help steer strategy.

Joining dates

The available dates to take part in the programme can be found on the Women in Business home page.

What you’ll need

You’ll need to be on course for a 2.1 degree or above in any subject

We determine whether you're on course for a 2.1 based on the grades you achieved in your last completed year of academic study

You'll need to be in your penultimate year of an undergraduate or postgraduate degree; or

You'll need to be in your final year of an undergraduate degree with a one year postgraduate place confirmed.

The PwC Deal

We want people to build exceptional careers during their time at PwC. When you feel motivated and energised by your work, you're more able to contribute to the organisation, as well as achieve your aspirations. No matter which area of the business you choose to join, all routes offer the same deal. The opportunity to grow as an individual, to meet new people, and build lasting relationships that will stay with you for life. We empower people to be the very best they can be and to reach their full potential. In return, your hard work will be rewarded with a competitive salary and a personally tailored benefits package.

Diversity and inclusion

We work in a changing world which offers great opportunities for people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. It’s critical we have diverse talent, views and thinking if we are to deliver exceptional client value and solve the world’s important problems. We seek to attract and recruit people from the widest talent pool, who reflect the society in which we work. And we aim to encourage an inclusive culture where people can feel empowered to be the very best they can be and to reach their full potential creating value through diversity is what makes us strong as a business and as an organisation with an increasingly agile workforce, we're open to flexible working arrangements where appropriate. So join PwC. We'll help you reach your full potential.

About PwC

We’re one of the world’s leading professional services organisations. From 158 countries, we help our clients, some of the most successful organisations on the globe, as well as its most dynamic entrepreneurs and thriving private businesses, to create the value they want. We help to measure, protect and enhance the things that matter most to them.

Women in Tech

Find out what it takes to make it to the very top of PwC from the perspective of one of our female leaders. Gain insight into what we do day-to-day, by partnering with an associate who’s on our current training scheme and experience working life with us

Open to all, regardless of gender, this programme is to inspire and support students seeking an experience in professional services, and is part of our continued commitment to improve our female representation by showcasing some of our inspiring female leaders. The programme focuses on supporting you through our application process, developing skills and provides an insight into the opportunities available at PwC.

What you’ll do

During this three-day paid placement, you’ll work closely with a variety of people at all grades to learn what it's like to work at PwC, experiencing first hand the nature of the work that we do.

You’ll choose which office you'd like to come to and which area of the business you're interested in. You’ll spend time with lots of different people, from graduates to senior leaders, attending meetings and working with our clients and teams to get real exposure to our business. Our Women in Tech programme is available nationally and the opportunities will be running over the Easter and summer holidays (restrictions for some areas).

You should also have done plenty of research into the area of PwC you'd like to join. We strongly advise you to apply for the business area and office that interests you the most as any subsequent offers will be made for this area only.

Technology

We recognise that to bring value to our clients, we need to provide the best advice around technological innovation. With us, you’ll be at the forefront of new initiatives and explore emerging technologies and trends to help our clients unlock their potential, protect their businesses, provide insight and help steer strategy.

Joining dates

The available dates to take part in the programme can be found on the Women in Business home page.

What you’ll need

You’ll need to be on course for a 2.1 degree or above in any subject

We determine whether you're on course for a 2.1 based on the grades you achieved in your last completed year of academic study

You'll need to be in your penultimate year of an undergraduate or postgraduate degree; or

You'll need to be in your final year of an undergraduate degree with a one year postgraduate place confirmed.

The PwC Deal

We want people to build exceptional careers during their time at PwC. When you feel motivated and energised by your work, you're more able to contribute to the organisation, as well as achieve your aspirations. No matter which area of the business you choose to join, all routes offer the same deal. The opportunity to grow as an individual, to meet new people, and build lasting relationships that will stay with you for life. We empower people to be the very best they can be and to reach their full potential. In return, your hard work will be rewarded with a competitive salary and a personally tailored benefits package.

Diversity and inclusion

We work in a changing world which offers great opportunities for people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. It’s critical we have diverse talent, views and thinking if we are to deliver exceptional client value and solve the world’s important problems. We seek to attract and recruit people from the widest talent pool, who reflect the society in which we work. And we aim to encourage an inclusive culture where people can feel empowered to be the very best they can be and to reach their full potential creating value through diversity is what makes us strong as a business and as an organisation with an increasingly agile workforce, we're open to flexible working arrangements where appropriate. So join PwC. We'll help you reach your full potential.

About PwC

We’re one of the world’s leading professional services organisations. From 158 countries, we help our clients, some of the most successful organisations on the globe, as well as its most dynamic entrepreneurs and thriving private businesses, to create the value they want. We help to measure, protect and enhance the things that matter most to them.

About the Team

We are PwC’s Internal Audit Team and provide independent, objective assurance and consulting activities to help support the firm’s operations and to improve the effectiveness of its governance, risk management and internal control. We report to the Audit Committee of the Supervisory Board.

We focus on helping the firm look deeper and see further. In short, we seek to address the key risks and ultimately deliver value to the firm. It is work that really does matter and can make a difference to the firm, its partners and employees.

The team is headed by a Director, who as Head of Internal Audit, is supported by a mix of operational and IT auditors, at the Senior Manager, Manager, Senior Associate and Associate level.

We continue to develop as a team building our capability; becoming more agile; and extending our collaboration with our Global and Network Internal Audit colleagues. All aimed at strengthening our position as a trusted advisor within the firm and to the Audit and Risk Committee.

About the Role

A career in the Internal Audit Team will give you a unique insight into the workings of the firm and an opportunity to gain an understanding of PwC’s strategic objectives, regulatory and risk management environment and the diverse needs of its critical stakeholders.

As a Senior Manager, you’ll work as part of a team with extensive audit experience and a broad knowledge of the firm. You will be responsible for the development of the IT control aspects of the annual plan, leading the team(s) to deliver this plan as well as delivering a wide range of other risk based or consultancy activities. You will enjoy a wide variety of work in terms of nature and scope, including audits focussed on operational, financial, IT, or regulatory risks. You will also have the opportunity to engage with different clients from across all areas of the firm and with our internal audit colleagues at a global and network level.

You will be based with the team in One Embankment Place. Some travel to other sites will be needed and occasional overnight stays away from home, but this is limited in comparison to a traditional client facing audit role. There is also scope for flexible working and working at home. Depending on your performance and team structure, there may also be future promotion opportunities within the team or to other opportunities within the wider firm.

Specific responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to

• Management of the IT control elements of the Internal Audit annual plan
• Proactively lead the delivery of audit assignments (in accordance with our audit methodology and standards), managing delivery within the audit budget and required timeframes
• Driving the scoping of the audit, which includes determining our key objectives and the risk areas being assured and agreeing this with the client in conjunction with Head of IA
• Completion of audit documentation, including audit scopes, working papers and audit reports with a passion for quality
• Evaluation and presentation of overall findings and issues raised during the project and, in conjunction with the Head of IA, clear and timely communication of these to the client, to ensure that an agreed plan of action is reached
• Coaching and leading other audit staff
• Establishing and sustaining effective working relationships with clients and colleagues
• Keeping up to date with local and national business and economic issues that may impact upon the operations of the firm and its risk profile
• Being an active team member and contributing to the team’s development activities to drive opportunities to improve our operational effectiveness and quality of our work
• Contributing to the development of your own and team's technical acumen
• Supporting the Head of IA in senior stakeholder management and communication/presentation to the Audit Committee

Essential Skills, Behaviours and Experience

All our people need to demonstrate the skills and behaviours that support us in delivering our business strategy. This is important to the work we do for our clients across the firm and for our team. These skills and behaviours make up our global leadership framework, ‘The PwC Professional’, and are made up of five core attributes whole leadership; technical capabilities; business acumen; global acumen; and relationships.

In addition, for this role you must have

• Completed an accountancy or internal audit qualification (ACA, CIA, CISA, or equivalent)
• Extensive experience in auditing financial, operational and IT controls within a wide range of business processes (within either an external or internal audit environment) and in a complex control environment
• A deep understanding of governance, risk management and control at an operational and organisational level
• Proven experience in the development of Internal Audit strategic and annual plans with focus on the IT control environment, blending the Internal Audit plan with other sources of assurance available across the lines of defence
• In depth understanding of audit methodology and the ability to flex delivery scope and approach to match to assurance requirements, timing and resource pressures
• Experience in delivering assurance related to key business and/or systems change projects (Project Assurance)
• Strong analytical and project management skills
• The ability to manage effectively and simultaneously across multiple assignments with different audit teams and clients, delivering at pace
• Experience in leading and developing junior staff
• Ability to communicate clearly and build good working relationships with colleagues and clients at all levels
• Excellent report writing and communication skills to be able to effectively report any issues and recommendations for improvement to our clients, as well as drafting the relevant sections of high quality (and high impact) audit reports
• Flexibility in your approach to meeting goals as part of the wider team, being open minded and agile to change

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Be innovative and have the ability to contribute and create new initiatives both within the Internal Audit team but also potentially for teams within the wider firm
• Have an aptitude for learning and a desire to continually develop and improve
• Experience of performing data analytics/CAATs in an audit/assurance environment

Not the role for you?

Did you know PwC offer flexible contract arrangements as well as contingent work ( ie temporary or day rate contracting)?

The skills we look for in future employees

All our people need to demonstrate the skills and behaviours that support us in delivering our business strategy. This is important to the work we do for our business, and our clients. These skills and behaviours make up our global leadership framework, ‘The PwC Professional’ and are made up of five core attributes; whole leadership, technical capabilities, business acumen, global acumen and relationships.

Diversity

We work in a changing world which offers great opportunities for people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We seek to attract and employ the best people from the widest talent pool, as well as those who reflect the diverse nature of our society. And we aim to encourage a culture where people can be themselves and be valued for their strengths. Creating value through diversity is what makes us strong as a business and as an organisation with an increasingly agile workforce, we're open to flexible working arrangements where appropriate.

About the Team

We are PwC’s Internal Audit Team and provide independent, objective assurance and consulting activities to help support the firm’s operations and to improve the effectiveness of its governance, risk management and internal control. We report to the Audit Committee of the Supervisory Board.

We focus on helping the firm look deeper and see further. In short, we seek to address the key risks and ultimately deliver value to the firm. It is work that really does matter and can make a difference to the firm, its partners and employees.

The team is headed by a Director, who as Head of Internal Audit, is supported by a mix of operational and IT auditors, at the Senior Manager, Manager, Senior Associate and Associate level.

We continue to develop as a team building our capability; becoming more agile; and extending our collaboration with our Global and Network Internal Audit colleagues. All aimed at strengthening our position as a trusted advisor within the firm and to the Audit and Risk Committee.

About the Role

A career in the Internal Audit Team will give you a unique insight into the workings of the firm and an opportunity to gain an understanding of PwC’s strategic objectives, regulatory and risk management environment and the diverse needs of its critical stakeholders.

As a Senior Manager, you’ll work as part of a team with extensive audit experience and a broad knowledge of the firm. You will be responsible for the development of the IT control aspects of the annual plan, leading the team(s) to deliver this plan as well as delivering a wide range of other risk based or consultancy activities. You will enjoy a wide variety of work in terms of nature and scope, including audits focussed on operational, financial, IT, or regulatory risks. You will also have the opportunity to engage with different clients from across all areas of the firm and with our internal audit colleagues at a global and network level.

You will be based with the team in One Embankment Place. Some travel to other sites will be needed and occasional overnight stays away from home, but this is limited in comparison to a traditional client facing audit role. There is also scope for flexible working and working at home. Depending on your performance and team structure, there may also be future promotion opportunities within the team or to other opportunities within the wider firm.

Specific responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to

• Management of the IT control elements of the Internal Audit annual plan
• Proactively lead the delivery of audit assignments (in accordance with our audit methodology and standards), managing delivery within the audit budget and required timeframes
• Driving the scoping of the audit, which includes determining our key objectives and the risk areas being assured and agreeing this with the client in conjunction with Head of IA
• Completion of audit documentation, including audit scopes, working papers and audit reports with a passion for quality
• Evaluation and presentation of overall findings and issues raised during the project and, in conjunction with the Head of IA, clear and timely communication of these to the client, to ensure that an agreed plan of action is reached
• Coaching and leading other audit staff
• Establishing and sustaining effective working relationships with clients and colleagues
• Keeping up to date with local and national business and economic issues that may impact upon the operations of the firm and its risk profile
• Being an active team member and contributing to the team’s development activities to drive opportunities to improve our operational effectiveness and quality of our work
• Contributing to the development of your own and team's technical acumen
• Supporting the Head of IA in senior stakeholder management and communication/presentation to the Audit Committee

Essential Skills, Behaviours and Experience

All our people need to demonstrate the skills and behaviours that support us in delivering our business strategy. This is important to the work we do for our clients across the firm and for our team. These skills and behaviours make up our global leadership framework, ‘The PwC Professional’, and are made up of five core attributes whole leadership; technical capabilities; business acumen; global acumen; and relationships.

In addition, for this role you must have

• Completed an accountancy or internal audit qualification (ACA, CIA, CISA, or equivalent)
• Extensive experience in auditing financial, operational and IT controls within a wide range of business processes (within either an external or internal audit environment) and in a complex control environment
• A deep understanding of governance, risk management and control at an operational and organisational level
• Proven experience in the development of Internal Audit strategic and annual plans with focus on the IT control environment, blending the Internal Audit plan with other sources of assurance available across the lines of defence
• In depth understanding of audit methodology and the ability to flex delivery scope and approach to match to assurance requirements, timing and resource pressures
• Experience in delivering assurance related to key business and/or systems change projects (Project Assurance)
• Strong analytical and project management skills
• The ability to manage effectively and simultaneously across multiple assignments with different audit teams and clients, delivering at pace
• Experience in leading and developing junior staff
• Ability to communicate clearly and build good working relationships with colleagues and clients at all levels
• Excellent report writing and communication skills to be able to effectively report any issues and recommendations for improvement to our clients, as well as drafting the relevant sections of high quality (and high impact) audit reports
• Flexibility in your approach to meeting goals as part of the wider team, being open minded and agile to change

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Be innovative and have the ability to contribute and create new initiatives both within the Internal Audit team but also potentially for teams within the wider firm
• Have an aptitude for learning and a desire to continually develop and improve
• Experience of performing data analytics/CAATs in an audit/assurance environment

Not the role for you?

Did you know PwC offer flexible contract arrangements as well as contingent work ( ie temporary or day rate contracting)?

The skills we look for in future employees

All our people need to demonstrate the skills and behaviours that support us in delivering our business strategy. This is important to the work we do for our business, and our clients. These skills and behaviours make up our global leadership framework, ‘The PwC Professional’ and are made up of five core attributes; whole leadership, technical capabilities, business acumen, global acumen and relationships.

Diversity

We work in a changing world which offers great opportunities for people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We seek to attract and employ the best people from the widest talent pool, as well as those who reflect the diverse nature of our society. And we aim to encourage a culture where people can be themselves and be valued for their strengths. Creating value through diversity is what makes us strong as a business and as an organisation with an increasingly agile workforce, we're open to flexible working arrangements where appropriate.