PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC)

We're the one firm for all talented people. People who, whatever their background, interests and aspirations, have qualities that make them shine in one way or another. Whether you're about to leave school or college, or you're ready to make a career change, it's your ability that matters. Nothing else. We've become one of the world's largest professional services firms, employing more than 155,000 people across 153 countries, because we're good at what we do. But what is that exactly? Basically we help organisations - businesses, charities and even governments - check their financial performance and improve the way they work. The areas of our business are tremendously varied.

One of the best things about PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC) is the huge diversity of clients in our portfolio. Wherever you find yourself, you can be sure that the variety of challenges we undertake means you'll get to see the bigger picture and build an understanding of what it is that makes different organisations tick. We offer a number of programmes, each of which will give you the chance to learn more about the world of business and accountancy and develop strong technical and personal skills. Complete one of them successfully and you'll be well-placed to build a long-term career within many different areas of PwC.

Whether you're thinking of applying for our HEADstart programme or applying for a place on the Flying Start Degree, our INS1GHT Days are a great way to find out more about the options available to you. In fact, many of the people who join these programmes have first taken part in one of our INS1GHT Days. You'll spend a day in one of our offices across the UK, discovering what we do, how, why and where we do it, and who we do it for. We'll explain the various directions a career with PwC can take you - and how far you could go - and you'll have every opportunity to ask our people questions face to face and get a better grasp of our business.

If you have decided against University then join us after your A-Levels/Scottish Highers or equivalent and start earning while you work towards a professional accounting or tax qualification. Likewise, if you're looking for a change in career direction, one of our HEADstart programmes could be right for you. Our introductory training will give you a good grounding in book-keeping, auditing or tax specific skills, while improving your general business awareness. And the learning doesn't stop there. Formal study, on-the-job experience and coaching from colleagues mean you'll continually pick up new skills and develop your business knowledge. Together with your personal coach, you'll review regular feedback on your performance and use it to keep your career moving forward.

Our Flying Start degree is an innovative BA (Honours) Business Accounting and Finance degree at Newcastle University Business School which helps you qualify as a Chartered Accountant more quickly. While many other degrees tackle Business, Accounting and Finance, none of them prepares you for your chosen profession as well as Flying Start. The degree's unique structure enables you to put classroom theory into commercial practice on placement, then relate your practical experience back to your studies. It's also designed to equip you with a range of business skills that will help you develop your future career. To find out more about the programme and how to apply, please visit www.ncl.ac.uk/flyingstart/.

In return for your talent and commitment, we pay a competitive salary and have an innovative flexible benefits scheme.

Detailed information about our recruitment process, how to apply, and our online application forms can all be found at pwc.com/uk/careers/.

Alternatively you can call us for a brochure and find out about other ways to apply. Call 0808 100 1500 or alternatively +44 (0)121 265 5852.