Opportunities with abreath of fresh air

The chances are you already know we’rethe largest professional services network inthe world and have over 200 staff working in the Channel Islands. You probably have a good idea about how we got here too - by tailoring our business approach to suitthe size and nature of differentorganisations, whilst investing in our peopleand drawing on their individual talents.

A snapshot of PwC

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Globally, PwC invests hundreds of millionsof pounds every year in training anddevelopment programmes and resources.We are able to tap into these globalresources and through our close links withthe UK firm make them available toeveryone within the Channel Islands firm.

Developing your career

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Your development at PwCnever ends. From the day youstart we try to make you feel athome. Naturally, we value theskills you bring with you, butthere is a lot to learn, sodevelopment with us is yourconstant, personal journey.

The open culture of the officesrevolve very much aroundcontinuous development,coaching, quality and fun! As well as delivering exceptionalservices and expertise to ourclients, we take helping ourpeople to strike a healthy work-life balance seriously.

The islands provide world class career developmentopportunities, with thrivinginvestment managementalternatives and insuranceindustries they are recognisedas European centres for privateequity. In addition to financialservices we also service clients in the hospitality andleisure, construction, retail and consumer, governmentand transport and logisticsindustries.

We recognise that each of ouremployees brings a unique set of skills and talents to PwCand we’re committed to theirdevelopment. Right from thestart you will get the besttraining. Our four day intensiveaudit methodology trainingbrings you up to speed withour audit approach and givesnew recruits the opportunity tomeet others. Or if your focus istax we tailor a detailedinduction programme to suityour area of specialism andexpertise. From then on there iscomprehensive technical andsoft skills training which willsupport you throughout yourcareer with the firm.

Our learning and developmentintranet is just one of the waysyou can chart your progress.Once logged on you can bookcourses and review your careergoals. And if you need moreguidance, our specialist team ison hand with information aboutprofessional qualifications and

our core professionaldevelopment programme runlocally in the Channel Islands.

As soon as you join, we pairyou with a manager or partnerwho acts as your personalcounsellor. Whether you’reputting yourself up forpromotion or considering asecondment overseas, you can count on their support.

With so much to offer ourpeople, PwC frequently topBest Employer lists in theaccountancy sector. But whatyou might not realise is thescale and scope of opportunityavailable to assuranceprofessionals in our ChannelIsland offices. The nature of ourwork means you get to dealdirectly with senior decisionmakers, giving you greaterexposure to the business - and plenty of opportunities toprogress your career, in apredominantly internationalfinancial services arena.

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Talented and experienced?

PwC’s global network offers unrivalledopportunities to graduates who want towork in an exciting and dynamicenvironment. In the Channel Islands it is no different.

We fully support you during your studies,from paid study leave to funding all thenecessary courses, travel and examinationsneeded to enable you to become qualifiedin your chosen field of expertise;accountancy or tax.

Thereafter, your career choices know nolimits. You have every chance to seizedevelopment opportunities, including goingon secondment to other PwC offices tobuild on your career and life experiences.

Graduateprogramme

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Our HEADstartprogramme couldbe right for you;training straightfrom school as ageneralist focussedon working inassurance or tax,and studyingtowardsprofessionallyrecognisedqualifications.

Get a HEADstart

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Decided against University?Then join us after your ‘A’ levelsor equivalent and start earningwhilst you work towards aprofessional accountingqualification. By choosing thisroute you’re likely to gain yourprofessional qualification at thesame time your universityfriends are beginning ourgraduate programme, givingyour career a great headstart.

Situated between the English south coastand France, the Channel Islands are themost southerly Islands in the British Isles.Packed with beautiful beaches, a temperateclimate and rugged landscapes, with nocommute, they really are a fantastic place to work.

Channel Islandson the map

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The Islands are idyllic places tolive, offering countless sandybeaches, beautiful cliff pathwalks, fantastic culinarydelights, all within minutes fromthe office.

We are conveniently located forboth business and leisure.Guernsey is 75 miles from theEnglish coast and, from both

islands, just an hour by boat toFrance. Both Island airportshave flights to and from manycities in the UK and Europe;part of being recognised asinternationally renownedoffshore finance centres, andas a European gateway, givingyou the opportunity to travelwith ease.

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At PwC we stick to a simple winningstrategy. We provide a supportive andstimulating working environment,encouraging our people to reach their full potential. Nowhere is this truer than in our Channel Islands offices.

A look inside our offices

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Our offices are located in theislands’ capitals and financialcentres. They are small butdynamic with over 200 staff and7 partners across the islands,providing our clients a broadrange of assurance, advisoryand tax services. We adviseglobal and local organisationsin all sectors of the FinancialServices industry and beyond.

With numerous globalorganisations establishing theiroffices in the Channel Islands,we’re recognised as a centre ofexcellence for offshore entities.This creates opportunities foradvising on establishment,structuring and ongoingmanagement. It’s not just newentrants that we advise, with aregular workflow of transactionrelated assignments such aslistings, transaction servicesand due diligence, variety is thename of the game.

Our open-plan environmentfosters a friendly and relaxedatmosphere, and ensures astrong network between ourdifferent lines of business. Withglass partitioned offices andconvenient break-out areas, weaim to provide a comfortableand inspiring place to work forall our people.

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What type of work do we do?

At PwC there are plenty of opportunities to get involved with the team beyond workby taking part in various sporting and social activities.

We have an active social committee whichorganises events on a regular basis; fromsummer balls, bowling nights and busparties, to nature walks and beachbarbeques there is something for everytaste and interest.

Social and Sporting Activities

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If you are active and sportythen look no further. We havePwC hockey, netball, rugby andfootball teams. Whether it’s forfun or to compete in Islandleague matches, there’ssomething for you! If yougenerally prefer to watch thereis always a good crowd ofsupporters ready to cheer oncolleagues and share an aftermatch drink.

There are many moreopportunities beyond PwC topersue a wide range of sportsand watersports on the islands,both islands compete in theIsland Games, (attended byover 20 islands across theworld) and the Commonwealthgames.

We’re committed to supporting ourcommunities, and here in the ChannelIslands we’re working with a number oflocal charities and organisations.

Our work in thecommunity

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Our involvement takes onvarious forms. We support anumber of Sporting Schools ofExcellence; running holisticdevelopment programmes oftuition and training for smallgroups of talented youngsports people.

We also run a volunteeringprogramme offering our staffthe opportunity to give theirtime to a range of communityschemes, from befriendingautistic young people and theirfamilies, to mentoring youngbusiness startups supported by the Prince’s Trust, totreeplanting and siteregeneration work with theNational Trust.

For the last eleven years wehave also supported localmusical talent through the PwC Jersey Young Musician of the Year Competition. Our motivation comes froma desire to make a positiveimpact within our localcommunities. At at the sametime, our involvement providesstaff members with excellentopportunities for personal and professional growth.

At PwC, we know we’re the sum total of thepeople who represent us. As the world’sleading audit, assurance and tax firm, ourpeople are the best in the business. Our Channel Islands office is no exception.

Meet some of our team

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I decided to begin my careerwith PwC in Jersey as I knewthat I would receive qualitytraining and experience in asmaller office. I was originallyoffered a job in Dublin, myhome town, but I knew that by training in Jersey I would be open to opportunities that I would not receive in a bigger office.

Since I have been here I havehad no regrets. I have hadexposure to many differentindustries and clients and havelearnt so much in such a shortspace of time. Coming to theend of my second year I amalready taking a more seniorrole on my jobs, something thatwould be impossibleelsewhere.

One of the main advantages of working in the Jersey officeis the social side to the job.Being a smaller office there is a great sense of camaraderieand fun. Mixing this with all the joys the beautiful island of Jersey has to offer, makes your training period a veryenjoyable experience.

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Eileen

As a place to live and workJersey offers me manychallenges and rewards. I started my career with PwCassurance in Edinburgh beforedeciding to seek a differentexperience in the ChannelIslands. Much of my client workin the Jersey assurance teamwas similar to the work Iperformed in Edinburgh but the beauty of work in Jersey is that your clients are all onyour doorstep, which leads to reduced travel time withouthaving to compromise onexposure to famous brandclients.

After I qualified in theassurance team I decided thetime was right to explore otheropportunities, specifically in tax.The great thing about PwC,and particularly here in theChannel Islands practice, is that there are so many

opportunities all under oneroof, which affords you flexibilityand an experience second to none.

When work is done for the dayyou find that there are no endof possibilities for your leisuretime with beaches just minutesaway to try your hand at surfingor joining the crew of a racingyacht for some adrenaline! My move to Jersey has definitelypaid off and has offered mewhat many of us seek - thatelusive work/life balance.

George

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I spent the summer after Igraduated in Jersey andenjoyed it so much that Istayed. The weather was agreat incentive – it doesn’t rainas much here as at home in Dublin!

I joined PwC as a tax traineeand six years later I’m now amanager in our tax practice.Working in a smaller officemeans you get a broad rangeof experience, so in that timeI’ve worked with virtually everytype of client from the worldsleading banks, to local retailers.

When I came here I thoughtthat living on an island mightmean being isolated from therest of the world. I needn’t haveworried, I can be in Europe byferry two hours after I finishwork. Not only that, as Jersey is an international financialcentre, I work with people fromall over the world, from

Sweden, Kenya, Germany,Poland, Pakistan - that’s not tomention the internationalnetwork of PwC offices.

The finance industry in theChannel Islands is partly builton their tax systems. Workingin PwC here gives me thechance to work in a placewhere tax is regularly frontpage news. Where else in theworld can you say that?

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Niamh

I joined the Guernsey office in1994 as a graduate havingworked in London for an ITconsulting firm after leavingUniversity. The attraction of a15 minute commute combinedwith the training offered by thefirm became too much and Idecided to move back home. I am currently responsible forour Risk Assurance Services inthe Channel Islands.

Being born on Guernsey I likenothing better than getting outon the water. The island’s baysare second to none forkitesurfing and windsurfing. In my formative years I spentmy free time on my board or ina dinghy. Currently I crew on a yacht which we race in localand inter island competitions.Being so close to France, races include French portswhich make for great week-ends away.

In 2000 I moved to Toronto with my wife and daughterwhere we perfected our skiing.My clients included CIBC oneof the banks that I have workedon in Guernsey. I returned tothe Channel Islands in 2003and was promoted to directorin 2006. My current clientsinclude major internationalbanks, life insurancecompanies and listedcompanies and funds.

My growing family live in abeautiful, safe environment withexcellent education and healthfacilities, and for me, well thereare not many places in worldwhere you can combine a firstrate career and your passionfor whatever sport you play.

Nick

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Working in the PwC tax team inGuernsey has allowed me togain a much wider range ofexperiences and responsibilitiesat an earlier stage duringtraining compared with peers in the UK practice. There isscope for swift promotion andthere are possibilities forsecondments between theislands and further afield.

A range of qualifications wereoffered to me at interview stageincluding ACA, ACCA and CTA and there are greatprospects for enhancing mybusiness experience if I remainin the island once qualified.

Training is flexible and highlysupported by the office culture,as is a busy social life. Thereare events on every other weekand failing those, there are aselection of bars andrestaurants to choose from less than a minute’s walk fromthe office.

We have access to all the PwC network’s resources withthe added advantages of living in a unique, low tax, islandenvironment. The careerprospects are excellent and the people I work with areexceptional.

Rhiannon

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I am an Advisory Executiveworking in the Channel Islandson secondment from Australia. I came over to develop aproduct in the Channel Islandsthat one of the Guernsey staffworked on with us whilst onsecondment in Australia!

Adapting to such a smalllocation in comparison toAustralia was surprisingly easy.The supportive environment ofa small office ensured that Iwas introduced to and settledinto the Island lifestyle veryquickly. Not only that, little did I know that working for PwCChannel Islands would actuallyopen up a whole new world ofopportunities for me. Its givenme exposure to some of thelargest global organisationsand opportunity to build strongrelationships with other PwCoffices around the worldincluding Cyprus, Netherlands,Australia and the UK.

The mix of career with Islandlifestyle is above and beyondanything I could ever have inAustralia or London...eatinglunch in the fresh air on thepier, a 2 minute walk away fromwork, or driving 10 minutes tothe beach to run with the dog...Why would you want to workanywhere else...??

Danyelle

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I joined the Guernsey office asa newly qualified accountant in1993 from a mid size firm inDublin. At the time themotivation for joining was to getaway from home and work inan English speaking FinancialServices area. The fact that Iwas earning London wagesand paying a flat 20 per centtax was a bonus.

My passion is rugby and Ifound that I could work in a bigfirm and still be able to maketraining twice a week, play at ahigh standard in the Londonleagues each Saturday, and

keep my career moving ahead.

In 1999 I tranferred to our officein Sydney for 5 years - justenough time to see in theMillenium, the Olympics, theAshes, a Lions tour and ofcourse the Rugby World Cup.

I came back to the ChannelIslands in 2003 and was madea partner a few years later.

These days I don't play rugbyanymore but the local radio do allow me to commentate. Not too many PwC partners inthe world get to do that everyother week.

Simon

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Having moved to Guernseyfrom London with my wife, Ijoined PwC Guernsey inSeptember 2004 as anassociate studying for theACCA qualification, leavingbehind a career in the healthand fitness industry.

I didn’t quite know what toexpect moving into financialservices, but within my first yearI had gained experience insuch areas as insurance,banking, private equity, the listgoes on. I also experienced agreat amount of support to helpme through my studies,allowing me to balance mywork and study commitmentswith little effort.

I’ve had a busy 3.5 yearsmaking executive level,qualifying, renovating a house,getting married and morerecently having my first child. It made me realise that I amable to have the work life

balance

balance here in Guernsey that I did not have whilst I lived inLondon. For starters my daybegins and ends with a 15minute commute by bike to andfrom work, beating a daily 1hrtube commute hands down,and the beach is never far away.

I am now proactively workingtoward my promotion tomanager within the islandpractice. Having contact with all the Partners, Directors andManagers on a daily basisgives me the ability to receivethe regular feedback I need tohelp me get there.

Pav

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At 18, I was a girl who wasdetermined not to follow thecrowd. With all my friendsmaking the decision to go toUniversity, I wanted to see what else was out there and I found myself being given theopportunity to work for one ofthe largest tax and assurancefirms in the world, on large andinteresting clients, as well asbeing paid a competitive salary.

The potential of becomingACCA qualified promised toopen doors for me in the future.

Being one of the youngestpeople in the office, there wasalways the worry that I wouldbe treated differently to thegraduates I had startedalongside, however this wasnever the case. Jersey really isan exciting place to live with agreat night-life. The majority ofmy social life involves peoplefrom work, and though we’re a diverse bunch there issomething for everyone. There are glamorous bars,restaurants and lounges beingopened or refurbished all thetime in town, and a broadeningrange of more relaxed andalternative venues around thecoast, as well as a year roundprogramme of live musicevents. I have learnt that it’s not all work and no play.

Catherine

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I initially visited Jersey onsecondment from the UK andgot to experience the FinancialServices sector for the firsttime. This and the Jerseylifestyle appealed to me and I returned on a permanentcontract to continue my career development.

The Channel Islands areinnovative jurisdictions,constantly improving their legaland regulatory frameworks toattract the best in the FinancialServices Industry, whileproviding an excellent offshoreenvironment for private andinstitutional investors alike. This means my portfolioincludes international hedgeand private equity funds, butalso local retailers and leisureattractions. I am also involvedin transaction work in the

Channel Islands, working withboth local and internationalbased specialists to provide afull range of services to thebusiness community.

Jersey itself has a greatatmosphere, which isencapsulated in the night life.There is a great selection ofbars, restaurants and clubs,and there is nothing morerelaxing in the summer than a drink after work in one of the many bars overlookingJersey’s pristine beaches.

Ewan

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When choosing a career it is often difficultto decide whether its right for you or notuntil you have made the commitment. So at PwC we approach things a littledifferently to ensure you have all the helpand information you need to make the right choice. If you are thinking about acareer in accountancy or tax you can comeand see for yourself if it’s for you, beforemaking that important career decision.

Work experience

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We offer a range of workexperience opportunities duringvacation periods whilst you areat University or in your finalyear of school. We also haveopportunities for industryplacement years for those inrelevant university courses. So go on, get in touch and testthe water before you make thecommitment.

Moving to any new job is stressful enough but relocating to another part of the world, we realise brings an additionalset of pressures.

What about relocating?

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We offer full relocation supportwith an experienced team whocan assist you through theprocess; from support withnegotiating the housing lawswhich apply when moving tothe Channel Islands, puttingyou in touch withaccommodation agencies, torunning cultural orientationprogrammes for those arrivingfrom other countries. Along with the financial supportoffered for relocation, thesupport offered by our teamgoes a long way to removingthe pressure around relocating for you.

If you want to findout more contact usand we can talk youthrough it.

If you like what you have read about us there are lots of ways you can move things forwards:

Visit the careers section of our website ourwebsite pwc.com/jg

• Read FAQs about training and working in the Channel Islands

• View videos that bring living and working in the Channel Islands to life

• Access the application process• Search for current vacancies

Speak to one of our recruitment team by calling +44 1534 838237

Email us at career.enquiries@je.pwc.com

Do somethingnow!

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