Summer Internship
Boost your employability
We know your summer break is important and we want to make sure you get the maximum value from an internship to learn about our business, build your networks and work alongside our specialists. If you’re a student in the sixth form or your penultimate year of a degree, our summer internship is typically a three week opportunity during the summer which lets you see the work we do, and get a real experience of our culture and our people, while building your commercial awareness, skills and confidence.
A summer internship will provide a real insight into PwC, and you will see first-hand what working life is like for our student trainees, what we do and what matters to our clients.
Your intern experience
You'll work in either our Audit or Actuarial teams alongside specialists across all of our lines of service who will be on hand to guide you and give you an insight into the profession. You'll spend your time as part of a team getting practical, on-the-job experience on real client projects both in the office and in various client offices to develop your understanding of what we do. You’ll build networks with your colleagues and peer group helping you understand the importance we place on supporting and developing people in our business.
You'll learn and put into practice a wide variety of professional and personal skills including digital skills using the latest technologies, people skills working in our inclusive teams, boosting your commercial awareness, building your interpersonal skills and confidence,
While you're interning with us, you may also get the opportunity to be involved with our community volunteering day which often takes place in the summer months.
Be it the clients; the people; the networks; or the social events, you’ll be surprised at the skills you’ll develop and how much you’ll learn. Opportunity is at the heart of a career with PwC and our summer internship will offer you valuable experience and personal development to prepare you for your future.
Our business areas
We tackle a wide range of business issues and complex commercial challenges. And our ideas boost the performance of all sorts of organisations. So it’s not surprising that we offer a huge variety of career paths. Take some time to get to know our business areas.
What skills do I need?
We want to hear from the most talented all-round students. We would like to hear from those that have outstanding academic achievements, gaining at least a Grade C and above in Maths and English at GCSE, securing or are on track for a minimum of 112 UCAS points (excluding General Studies), or a minimum of 32 International Baccalaureate points, and if you are an undergraduate, on track to securing a 2:1 in any degree discipline.
The degree doesn't necessarily have to be in maths or accountancy; we accept students from many disciplines. We want team players, creativity, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, a strong sense of responsibility, and a natural intellectual curiosity and appetite that will drive a business career.
Submit your application early
Applying for our summer internship programme is straightforward. We accept direct online applications only via our website, so please do not send us your CV (we don't accept applications from agencies for this opportunity either).
We recruit on a rolling basis, so you can send us your application throughout the year but as we have limited spaces on our programme, we recommend that you submit your application form to us as soon as possible. We review applications as they are submitted.
Typically applications for our summer internships are open to apply to all year round with a typical start date in June, July or August.
Search our summer internship opportunitiesAttend an interview
If your application is successful, we will ask you to attend an interview at our office. At the interview we’ll discuss your application, get to know more about you and answer any questions you have.
Receive an offer
We know waiting is the hard part, so we’ll let you know as soon as possible if we’d like to make you an offer to join the summer internship programme.
Meet our Summer Interns
To help understand what the internship is like some of our past interns have shared their experiences in their own words.
Alex Walker
Studying: BSc Accounting, Business Finance and Management at the University of York
"During my internship at PwC Isle of Man I had the opportunity to work in the audit team. A standout moment was visiting a client's site for an audit, which gave me first-hand insight. It was incredibly rewarding to apply my classroom knowledge to real-world scenarios, deepening my understanding and practical skills. This experience solidified my interest in pursuing a career in audit after university. I would definitely recommend this internship to other students looking to gain valuable professional experience."
Raquel Amoedo
Studying: BSc Management, Politics and International Relations at Lancaster University
"My intern experience in the audit team at PwC Isle of Man has been incredibly rewarding, with everyone being extremely helpful and welcoming. I would highly recommend this internship to anyone looking for an inspiring environment to develop their knowledge of this field. Throughout my time here, I've gained invaluable insights that have significantly enhanced my understanding of the world of auditing."
Malachy McDonnell
Studying: BSc Actuarial Science at the University of York
"My internship with the actuarial department has been a fantastic opportunity to gain insight into the work done by actuaries. The whole team has been very welcoming and friendly, and there has been a great focus on facilitating my personal development. For anyone considering becoming an actuary, I'd highly recommend this internship!"
Holly Hennessy
Studying: BA Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) at Durham University
"My internship at PwC Isle of Man gave me a true experience of the day-to-day work of auditors as I was able to work with clients and contribute towards the final audit. As well as learning about accountancy, I have learned about corporate environments and gained confidence in working with new people. Everyone has been so friendly and helpful - I would 100% recommend a PwC internship!"
Adam Roberts
Studying: BSc Economics and Mathematics at the University of York
"Having previously been an intern within the actuarial team in 2021, I was given the opportunity to build on my prior experiences and work with the team once more. I had an insight into what the team does on a day-to-day basis along with the skills and nuance it takes to work as an actuary. As somebody who is considering a career as an actuary, talking with the team about career progression and incentives was extremely helpful, as many had come from a similar position to me. To anyone with an interest in actuarial, or finance in general, I sincerely suggest PwC Isle of Man’s summer internship program to gain vital experience working in the industry."
James Orwin
Studying: BSc Mathematics at the University of York
"The actuarial internship has been a fantastic opportunity to learn all about a career with PwC Isle of Man. The team has been very welcoming and given me an insight through all aspects of training, working and studying through PwC. The scheme is really organised and gives insight into the systems and processes across the full team."
Jonty Bregazzi
Studying: Masters in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Liverpool
"My internship with PwC Isle of Man’s actuarial team gave me a great insight into the profession. I learned a lot about what actuaries do and how the actuarial exams affect their work and overall lifestyle. It was great working with the team, getting stuck into tasks, and feeling comfortable asking any relevant questions. I particularly enjoyed the opportunity to familiarise myself with industry-specific software. The experience of working with such a renowned firm has been fantastic."
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