Professional accountancy services firm PwC Isle of Man has welcomed a new intake of eight students to its 2015 professional training programme.

The students, two of whom undertook their degree studies on the Island, started working at the firm this month. They are currently being familiarised with the firm’s business environment, clients and culture before starting the ‘hands-on’ work and studies towards a professional accountancy qualification.

Ian Clague, Senior Partner at PwC Isle of Man, said: “The quality of our people is at the heart of the firm’s growth strategy and investing in local talent is essential to support the continued growth of the firm, and key to ensuring we provide the highest possible quality of services to meet the future needs of our clients with confidence.

“PwC’s report ‘Millennials at work – Reshaping the workplace’ highlighted the power of the generation born between 1980 and 2000, individuals who will form 50% of the global workforce by 2020. We are working hard to lead the way in understanding and responding to these emerging trends in the student marketplace and see that investing in this talented and dynamic generation is essential for the future of the firm, our clients and supporting the local economy.

“I am thrilled with the quality and diversity of our new intake and am pleased to welcome the class of 2015 to our team.”

Samantha Pemberton, HR Manager, added: “With each year’s programme intake we are seeing a changing pool of talent. The students we attract include school leavers and university graduates, as well as people looking for a new career path and retraining after several years in another area.

“The programme provides us with an opportunity to attract and retain the best talent, while giving students the chance to work with a progressive employer. We support them and give them the grounding they need to develop a career here, or elsewhere in the global PwC network.

“We’re looking forward to helping our new intake identify and enhance their skills through the professional training programme.”

PwC Isle of Man employs more than 100 people across its three lines of service; Tax, Audit and Advisory. It is trusted as a leading firm in the local business environment, which has the strength of a global network of expertise and resources to ensure it delivers exceptional client service based on experience and knowledge.

Recruitment for PwC Isle of Man’s 2016 professional training programme is open now, with opportunities for school leavers, graduates and experienced professionals, as well as summer internships. Embarking on a professional qualification alongside work can be tough, but the firm fully supports students through these years to achieve success. Find out more under the Careers section at www.pwc.com/im. 

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