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    Work/Life balance
    3.2(59 ratings)
    Career development
    4.4(59 ratings)
    Benefits & perks
    3.6(59 ratings)
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    5.0
    Audit Associate
    Aug 2024
    Makati City Metro Manila1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    Very good experience.
    The good thingsWork life balance and the benefits they are providing.
    The challengesThe work itself but in a good way. You'll be able to explore and enhance your skills.
    5.0
    Tax associate
    Aug 2023
    Makati City Metro Manila1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    Best company to start a career
    The good thingsDiverse learnings, experiences together with a very fun working environment.
    The challengesExhaustion because it is a firm
    2.0
    HR Senior
    Apr 2023
    Makati City Metro ManilaLess than 1 year in the role, former employee
    A great working experience both positive & negative sense.
    The good thingsSalary is on par/slightly higher than other auditing firm and the benefits (monetary) itself speaks well for the company itself.
    The challengesI will not talked about the whole organization but rather on my previous department (PCG). I think the management should look into it and see what management style is applicable because currently, it is more of micromanagement that tends to demotivate employees.
    3 people found this helpful
    5.0
    AudIT assistant
    Apr 2023
    Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    I wouldn't expect to be here!
    The good thingsI had been working in province as a private accountant and wouldn't expect to get hired that fast with one of the leading audit firms in the Philippines!
    The challengesDon't apply during the busy season 'coz you'll get a load of work! Sheesh!
    4.0
    Tax associate
    Oct 2022
    Makati City Metro Manila1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Good start for Fresh Grad
    The good thingsGood working environment and you can learn so much from your seniors.
    The challengesOvertime work and more field works
    1.0
    Audit-in-Charge
    Aug 2022
    Makati City Metro ManilaLess than 1 year in the role, former employee
    My worst experience is here. So disappointed and wouldn't want any of my friends near here!
    The good thingsSome good managers (you're lucky if you have one in your multiple engagements), competitive Salary (but not enough for the health you'll be risking)
    The challengesNo work-life balance, no such thing as time management (as the workload is IMPOSSIBLE), management tells you they hear you (all of staff complaints and concerns, but really they DON'T), Everything else. Audit in Charge takes almost all of the responsibilities. Workload is impossible (I'm used to stress as i have been working for quite sometime and have been in public practice for more than 3yrs before joining the firm) but gosh the workload is impossible and AIC is given staff for only 2 weeks (2weeks for the whole duration of the engagement!!) So if your client will provide PBCs after the schedule of the staff, sorry AIC you will do the audit as a one-man (not to mention that you're handling multiple clients, 9-15clients during busy season), as I say, IMPOSSIBLE. May mention also that you'll be having multiple bosses ughhh.
    1 person found this helpful
    1.0
    AudIT officer
    Aug 2022
    Makati City Metro ManilaLess than 1 year in the role, former employee
    My worst experience is here. So disappointed and wouldn't want any of my friends near here!
    The good thingsSome good managers (you're lucky if you have one in your multiple engagements), competitive Salary (but not enough for the health you'll be risking)
    The challengesNo work-life balance, no such thing as time management (as the workload is IMPOSSIBLE), management tells you they hear you (all of staff complaints and concerns, but really, they DON'T), Everything else.
    5.0
    Tax Manager
    Aug 2022
    3 to 4 years in the role, current employee
    A leading accounting and tax firm in the country
    The good thingsNice working environment. Good people and a great experience for starting employees.
    The challengesThere are lots of technology driven activities which are not necessary.
    5.0
    Tax Compliance Associate II
    Jul 2022
    Makati City Metro Manila1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    Good Training ground
    The good thingsNice working environment. Understanding Partners
    The challengesWorkload. Stress. Over-competitive workmates
    5.0
    Senior Accounting Specialist
    Nov 2021
    Makati City Metro Manila5 to 6 years in the role, former employee
    Great work experience.
    The good thingsAllows you to grow professionally. Provides a lot of good opportunities when you stepped out in the firm.
    The challengesSometimes, management has not considered the feelings of their employees. Have a feeling that some are being favored over others.
    5.0
    Finance Analyst
    Oct 2021
    Makati City Metro Manila1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    The management is very supportive.
    The good thingsNo toxicity with in the office/ co- workers.
    The challengesI wish i have a better pay because I have an experience.
    5.0
    Technical Support Group - IT Staff Admin
    Jul 2021
    Makati City Metro Manila1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    A lot of experience since PnA was my first engagement to the office.
    The good thingsGrowth, Confidence, Professionalism, comradere, teamplay, awareness, knowledge to my field of expertise and integrity to work and towards to co-employees.
    The challengesFiling and sorting of daily reports as well as monitoring of the server and company equipments to be secured.
    3.0
    AudIT associate
    May 2021
    Cebu Central VisayasLess than 1 year in the role, current employee
    Good training. Less than desirable work practices.
    The good thingsCompared to other firms, pay is higher. Good learning opportunity.
    The challengesUnderstaffed. Requires very long hours of work. Heavy workload.
    5.0
    Tax
    Sep 2020
    1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    It is pretty good overall. I do think this is the best firm when it comes to Tax experience.
    The good thingsThe environment in the company is good. The leaders specially the partners show that they care for their employees. Gaining experience is also a plus here.
    The challengesA little better compensation and rewards/awards will make things better. Also, some top management has favorites when it comes to divisions usually which shows with bonuses even though the different divisions' outputs/results are very close.
    1 person found this helpful
    5.0
    Tax associate
    Jul 2020
    Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    Great culture and management
    The good thingsThey have an open-door policy in which concerns maybe raised directly to the appropriate person
    The challengesReporting to various managers
    4.0
    Audit In-charge
    Jul 2020
    1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    The Firm provides meaningful experience in the field of accounting and taxation.
    The good thingsThe Firm provides comprehensive and meaningful training and other development program for their personnel to ensure the quality of the output of every personnel.
    The challengesThe peak busy season will require you to render a lot of overtime, but rest assured that you are paid for the work you've rendered.
    4.0
    Accounting specialist
    Feb 2020
    1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    Responsible in servicing clients through various engagements i.e. performing procedures assigned by the engagement Manager. Such procedure may vary with the nature and scope of the engagement.
    The good thingsGood and well-established Clients Fun and meaningful Monthly Social Events Trainings and Meetings
    The challengesMismanagement when it comes to Fortuitous Events.
    3.0
    Tax
    Jan 2020
    1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    Good for starters
    The good thingsI learned a lot about my role and the technical stuff.
    The challengesManagement sometimes does not look after the needs of their staff as a team (some associates are forced to assume the role of a senior due to lack of staff)
    2 people found this helpful
    5.0
    Accounting Specialist - Secondment
    Jan 2020
    1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    Professional growth. Exposure to different processes and clients.
    The good thingsPeople oriented. They care about the welfare and safety of the staff. Pay is average and experience is meaningful since as a Secondee you will be exposed to different processes and different clients.
    The challengesHorrible traffic especially if you are deployed in a client in BGC.
    5.0
    Audit EJ
    Aug 2019
    1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    No regrets for my first job, open working environment
    The good thingsAs an auditing firm, you would typically expect a toxic environment, especially during busy season. In P&A, the people experience is what makes the workloads easier. You could approach anyone, including the partners and managers, whenever you want to talk about something. The events also are the best! Annual outings, christmas parties and trainings are the BOMB. 10/10 experience, free busy season meals!
    The challengesThe clients. The work distribution is also very random, and most of the engagements, especially if you dont handle a large account, is only allotted to you for like 1-2 weeks only, then another engagement would be assigned to you.
    1 person found this helpful
    5.0
    AudIT associate
    Jun 2019
    1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    THE BEST WORKING ENVIRONMENT AMONG COMPANIES IN THE INDUSTRY
    The good thingsI really love working with P&A. The people are really approachable and you will feel family vibe. You will also learn a lot from the people, from the clients and from the experience. Also, the salary is high as compared to other companies in the same line of business.
    The challengesThere are times that you will feel there is lack in manpower to do the job done but I will assure you that you can make it without you knowing it while learning a lot from the experience.
    1 person found this helpful
    4.0
    AudIT junior
    May 2019
    1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    Experience is one of a kind. Lots of learnings.
    The good thingsThe culture insdie the firm is very lovable. You will never feel the usual corporate seniority since all employees can easily be approached regardless of position. They also make sure that work-life balance is upheld by letting the employees engage in different activities that are not related to work. Plus, the salary is competitive, bit higher than other audit firms.
    The challengesNot much. Probably the work load but it's already expected in a auditing firm.
    2.0
    Audit Supervisor
    Mar 2019
    1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    Good people but toxic work
    The good thingsThe people are nice especially if you get along well with your batch. Lots of learning.
    The challengesLow salary, long working hours, very heavy workload, not all overtime is paid
    5.0
    Lead consultant
    Sep 2018
    3 to 4 years in the role, former employee
    Perfect place to land your first job
    The good thingsYoung workforce, continuing professional education, knowledge acquisition, lot of challenges, diversity of projects, career development.
    The challengesWorklife balance, which is expected and normal in any auditing firm.
    2 people found this helpful
    3.0
    Junior Audit Associate
    Jun 2018
    Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    My Audit Experience
    The good thingsThe working environment was good. You cannot feel a barrier between a junior associate and a senior associate. The salary is quite high specially for someone working an entry level like me. I am glad that I was able to work in this firm.
    The challengesThere are not that much opportunities for the audit associates who were hired for a contractual basis. The performance of the contractual associates were not considered as none of the high performing contractual associates were transferred to a probationary status under the audit division. Although there were offers to be transferred to the outsourcing division of the firm, but for those who wanted to pursue a career in the audit division, it was not a good thing. During the busy season, one cannot avoid to work overtime just to get things done. It was quite difficult to manage at first, but most people got through those little sleep to sleepless nights of work.
    3 people found this helpful
    5.0
    Executive assistant
    Jun 2018
    1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Feels like your second home
    The good thingsGreat and down-to-earth partners and superiors, great employee perks and benefits, clean and state-of-the-art facilities, awesome colleagues
    The challengesLow salary, few monetary benefits, little to no career growth for non-CPAs
    1 person found this helpful
    4.0
    Audit Associate
    May 2018
    It unlocks my potential for growth.
    The good thingsNew ideas and the learning is continuous.
    The challengesDealing with clients.
    5.0
    Tax Compliance Associate II
    May 2018
    3 to 4 years in the role
    Surely, P&A unlocks one's potential for growth.
    The good thingsFlexible time schedule and approachable bosses
    The challengesLittle work-life balance especially during the busy season
    5.0
    Staff
    Mar 2018
    3 to 4 years in the role, former employee
    Engaging
    The good thingsFlexibility in work Autonomy Working environment
    The challengesSome of management's indecisiveness. Giving less priority for automation of systems
    5.0
    Audit Associate
    Feb 2018
    Great for experience
    The good thingsAllowances, opportunities & experience
    The challengesAudit is an extensive job so expect it. Though benefits minimize the pressure of the work.
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