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HeadStart: PwC Bermuda's early careers programme
Joining PwC is more than a first job - it’s your HeadStart.
Our programme is designed to help you learn, grow, and lead. Whether you’re exploring an internship, co-op, or full-time role - you’ll gain hands-on experience, build skills that keep you ahead, and work in a supportive, collaborative environment that invests in your future.
20 interns and co-op students hired each year
Annual scholarship and awards
We’ll introduce you to the PwC Professional — our global framework for leadership and development. And we'll support you through your accounting qualification journey, providing coaching, resources, financial support, and paid study leave, as well as mentoring and coaching to help you succeed.
Ready to take the first step? Choose the programme that’s right for you and apply.
To be eligible for any of our HeadStart programmes, you must:
Be Bermudian, a PRC holder, or Spouse of Bermudian
Obtain at least a bachelor's degree in accounting or similar business-related subjects at an accredited university with a minimum GPA of 3.2 (B+ average) or its equivalent; (transcripts will be requested, should your application be short-listed)
What you can expect
Associate Graduate Programme
We open doors so you can explore the possibilities ahead
To be eligible to apply for the Associate Graduate Programme you must:
Have obtained a bachelor’s degree, preferably, accounting or business, however, other areas of study will be considered
Have a cumulative GPA, minimum 3.2
Internship Programme
We'll help you grow your skills so you can go further.
With over 90% of our interns receiving full time offers, the right co-op and internship can help you take the next critical step in shaping a successful and rewarding career.
What you can expect
To be eligible for our HeadStart internship you must:
Be pursuing a bachelor's degree, preferably, accounting or business, however, other areas of study will be considered relevant to your role
Be in your second, third, or last year of university, however, first year students may be considered with one full semester of transcripts being provided
Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2
Co-op Programme
We'll help you grow your skills so you can go further.
Certain colleges and universities require you to complete work experience as part of your degree programme – during which you’ll be required to spend, typically, three periods of three months gaining practical skills. We are open to considering all co-op arrangements.
Our HeadStart co-op terms run September to December and January to April, with exceptions considered upon request, or May to August. These positions are paid and require full-time availability during standard business hours Monday – Friday.
To be eligible to apply for the Co-op programme you must:
- Pursuing a bachelor's degree, preferably, accounting or business, however, other areas of study relevant to your role will be considered
- Enrolled in a university co-op programme
- Cumulative GPA, minimum 3.2
Deciding if an accounting career path is for you? Explore our business areas
Shape your future with us. Learn more about the benefits and value a career as an accountant can provide.
Why an accounting designation?
A career in accounting is not what you'd expect. The accounting field is undergoing a transformation and can offer you a pathway to gain experience and knowledge to create the career of your dreams at PwC and beyond.
Take the accounting+ quiz to learn more about different areas of accounting that might meet your personality and interests. Under Resources, click on the quiz button to begin!
Accounting qualification pathways
Canadian CPA
US CPA
ICAEW ACA
ACCA
- Audit
- Private Clients
- Risk Advisory and Assurance
- Tax services
- Consulting and Deals
Audit
Audit is where your accounting knowledge comes to life. Audit gives you the opportunity to apply what you’ve learned in class to real businesses, financial statements, and clients. You’ll strengthen your technical skills, deepen your understanding of accounting standards, and build confidence analysing the numbers that drive organisations. In audit, you’ll work closely with teams, gain exposure to a wide range of industries, and develop the professional judgement that’s essential for a successful career in accounting. If you want hands-on experience, accelerated learning, and a strong foundation for pathways like CA or CPA, auditing is the perfect place to start your career.
Private Clients
Private Clients is dedicated to working with private businesses, families, and individuals. Understanding each client’s personal circumstances and goals, they help build and protect their wealth and safeguard their family, business, and future.
Risk Advisory and Assurance
Risk Advisory and Assurance helps organizations build resilience and trust by anticipating, managing, and responding to risk. You’ll work across internal audit, controls, cybersecurity and privacy, third‑party risk, enterprise risk, regulatory compliance, and sustainability. You’ll support clients as they strengthen governance, manage emerging risks, and advance sustainability and ESG objectives-using data and technology to evaluate controls, improve processes, and enable confident decision‑making.
Tax services
Tax services helps clients manage tax with confidence in a complex and evolving environment. As part of the Tax team, you’ll support compliance and planning across corporate, US, international and indirect tax. Expect analytical work, exposure to a wide range of industries, and opportunities to use data and technology to deliver insights.
Consulting and Deals
Consulting and Deals teams work with clients to design and deliver meaningful transformation. In Consulting, you’ll help organizations rethink strategy, modernize operations, and improve customer experiences, from idea to implementation. You’ll work in collaborative teams, solve complex problems, and use cloud, data, and AI to create tangible impact in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
Our Scholarships and Awards
Annually we offer the Peter Mitchell Scholarship and the ABIC Award Sponsored by PwC.
Our scholarship and award winners are offered a full-time position with PwC Bermuda upon graduation in our Associate’s programme, offering ongoing career coaching and support through their professional designation and career with PwC.
All applications for PwC scholarships and awards are accepted via the Bermuda Scholarships website.
PwC Peter Mitchell Scholarship ABIC Award sponsored by PwC
