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6. cool britannia • Whatever your passion, you will find it here in the wonderfully diverse United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. • With over 800 miles of coastline you will never be far from clean beaches or opportunities to sail, wind-surf or water-ski. Turning inland, areas of outstanding natural beauty such as the Lake District, Snowdonia, the National Parks or the Scottish Highlands are waiting to be explored on foot, by bicycle or even on horseback. • Historic locations such as Bath, York, Stratford Upon Avon or Edinburgh offer a glimpse into our rich and eventful past. While for those of you looking to experience the sights and sounds of a big city, the dazzling array of restaurants, shops and galleries in Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham or London are truly world class. • And there is so much more. Prestigious sporting venues such as Wimbledon or Wembley stadium, world renowned theatres and museums and all just a short hop from mainland Europe. • PwC has an enviable position as the leading professional services firm in the UK and has offices throughout the country. Use the links on this page to learn more about the areas in which we operate and explore opportunities that are currently available to you. If you have a question about the firm's international assignment programme, please contact your local Global Mobility Consultant. Find their details by hitting the What Next? button.

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8. main menu Lifestyle • quaint rural villages • rolling hillsides • market towns • quintessential English pubs • thrilling music festivals • cobbled streets • manor houses • windswept beaches • fascinating history • theatre • White Cliffs of Dover • canal-side walks • diverse cultures • great lakes • haunted mansions • cutting-edge arts • oak beams

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10. main menu Scotland • where do you want to go? Northern Ireland North England Midlands West & Wales South East London

11. main menu Scotland • where do you want to go? Northern Ireland North England Midlands West & Wales South East London

12. Scotland • Scotland Northern Ireland North England Midlands West & Wales South East London

13. BACK • Scotland • Our Scottish offices are based in the cities of Aberdeen, Edinburgh and Glasgow and provide a range of services covering Assurance, Advisory and Tax. Aberdeen specialises in the Oil & Gas industry and Edinburgh has a large Financial Services market, whilst Glasgow mainly deals with Consumer Industry Products and Services. • All three offices partake in a wide range of sports and social events, arranging everything from wine tasting evenings to football, squash and netball teams. • Scotland itself benefits from some of the most naturally beautiful scenery in the world, much of which is National Parkland. For the more energetic there are exceptional leisure facilities, including some of the world’s greatest golf courses, stunning mountain walks and thrilling watersports centres. If you simply want to relax, you can enjoy countless historic castles, monuments and museums. As well as being a popular holiday destination, Scotland is a fantastic place to live and work. Scotland offers leading companies from around the world, a high-quality business location together with an exceptional quality of life. • Explore opportunities in Scotland by accessing the UK Career Opportunities website • …some of the most naturally beautiful scenery in the world, much of which is National Parkland… Go

14. Scotland • Northern Ireland Northern Ireland North England Midlands West & Wales South East London

15. BACK • Northern Ireland • The Northern Ireland firm has 29 partners and 800 staff in three key areas - Belfast, Omagh / Derry and Armagh / Dungannon / Portadown.. We audit almost half of the Ulster Business Top 100 companies and when you include our range of advisory work, 8 out of every 10 Ulster Business Top 100 companies choose PwC as their preferred advisors. At the other end of the scale we act for a significant proportion of Northern Ireland’s family-owned and owner-managed firms. This makes us the largest small business advisor in Northern Ireland. • Clients are drawn from every area of industry and commerce, from engineering and food processing to financial services, entertainment and tourism and include the leading names in the province. • The offices in Northern Ireland have an active social committee, which organises everything from the Annual Dinner to 5-a-side football tournaments, golf, hockey and many other events. • Northern Ireland has a strong industrial legacy. These days the country has developed into a bustling commercial and economic centre with stunning countryside, heritage and traditions. Belfast offers fast-paced city life, whilst other towns provide the perfect launch pad to explore the beautiful countryside of Northern Ireland. • Explore opportunities in Northern Ireland by accessing the UK Career Opportunities website • …the country has developed into a bustling commercial and economic centre with stunning countryside, heritage and traditions Go

16. Scotland • North England Northern Ireland North England Midlands West & Wales South East London

17. BACK • North England • PwC has six offices in the North of England. It is a great place to work, with a focus on leadership not management, a strong encouragement of team working and the creation of opportunities for all. Recently acquired clients in our Northern offices include Co-op Financial Services, Prestige and The British Library. • Traditionally the manufacturing centre of the UK, the North of England has undergone extensive development in recent years. Today it's a major player in almost every area, including business, innovation, history, art, music, theatre, sport and many visitor attractions. Leeds has been nicknamed the Knightsbridge of the North, and was recently voted the UK's favourite city. Manchester, the capital of the North, is equally fascinating, offering an exciting, vibrant atmosphere, historic landmarks, fascinating history, a thriving nightlife and a diverse mix of people. • If you’re looking for stunning scenery, then the North certainly delivers! National Parks are in abundance here. Quaint English villages and towns are nestled in the hills amongst some of the most dynamic and diverse landscapes in the UK. This provides a fantastic background for outdoor activities such as mountain climbing, walking and cycling, as well as for those who simply want to relax and breathe in the fresh air! • Explore opportunities in North England by accessing the UK Career Opportunities website • Today it's a major player in almost every area, including business, innovation, history, art, music, theatre, sport and many visitor attractions Go

18. Scotland • Midlands Northern Ireland North England Midlands West & Wales South East London

19. BACK • Midlands • Our Midlands offices offer both exceptional experience and highly varied work to our staff. Awarded the 'best of the best' award by the British Council for Office awards in 2004, we are extremely proud of our Birmingham Office. Here you'll find us working with industry sectors ranging from Automotive and Aerospace to Public Sector and Corporate Finance. • Located halfway between Birmingham and London, the city of Milton Keynes is surrounded by the beautiful countryside of Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Northamptonshire. It's only 45 minutes from London by train, but a million miles away in terms of its relaxed pace of life. • A picturesque, yet modern village, Castle Donington is the site for our East Midlands office and stands on the site of a 13th Century castle. In the surrounding area, there are opportunities for boating and picnicking alongside the River Trent. The nearby Donington Park racetrack is a world class Grand Prix racing circuit. • Birmingham is a stylish, dynamic business-focused city, offering a world-class cultural scene, a diverse and lively mix of shopping, attractions, nightlife, major international events and exhibitions and access to some of England's most beautiful countryside. • Explore opportunities in Midlands by accessing the UK Career Opportunities website • Here you'll find us working with industry sectors ranging from Automotive and Aerospace to Public Sector and Corporate Finance Go

20. Scotland • West & Wales Northern Ireland North England Midlands West & Wales South East London

21. BACK • West & Wales • Approximately 820 staff and partners work in the four offices within our West and Wales region, providing Audit, Advisory and Tax services to a varied client base. Clients of the Plymouth office range from private companies and local government bodies to NHS Trusts, housing associations, further education and higher education colleges. • Our staff in Bristol supply services for a range of Financial Services clients based in the region and around the country. Additionally, we provide Audit, Consultancy and Advisory services to a number of healthcare trusts and clients in the housing and education sectors. • Between our two Welsh offices, in Cardiff and Swansea, we offer Assurance, Tax and Advisory services to clients ranging from small local charities to international blue chip companies. • Generally the office culture in our West and Wales offices is relaxed and sociable. Teams work closely together, and as a result new joiners tend to settle in very quickly. All offices hold a variety of social events throughout the year. Sports events also play a part in working life with netball, football and cricket teams. • Explore opportunities in West & Wales by accessing the UK Career Opportunities website • …the office culture in our West and Wales offices is relaxed and sociable Go

22. Scotland • SouthEast Northern Ireland North England Midlands West & Wales South East London

23. BACK • South East • Our South East offices cover Assurance, Advisory and Tax services. Our Assurance business in the South East has demonstrated consistent and rapid growth which provides great opportunities for our ambitious people. • Our South East presence comprises of 1,200 people in 7 locations. We have recently opened a new office at Gatwick, and refurbished our premises in St Albans and the Thames Valley (Reading and Uxbridge). Investment in Southampton premises is planned for 2007. • Our South East offices are located in lively and prosperous cities. The offices pride themselves on their positive working environment and also active social clubs and sports teams. • Social events are often organised and include Christmas parties, sports tours, trips to theme parks, comedy events, team building away days and even dragon boat racing! • The South East is a successful and often affluent area and it is home to 35% of Britain’s population. The South East will host the 2012 Olympic Games: contributing £6bn to the economy over the next few years. There are loads of great places to visit in the South East, as well as plenty of fantastic shops, restaurants and bars, all of which can provide a rather exciting lifestyle. • Explore opportunities in South East by accessing the UK Career Opportunities website • The South East is a successful and often affluent area and it is home to 35% of Britain’s population Go

24. Scotland • London Northern Ireland North England Midlands West & Wales South East London

25. BACK • London • Based in various locations across London our offices comprise of around 8,000 staff and partners providing Assurance, Tax and Advisory services to our clients. Our clients cover all areas, from listed companies through to professional service firms. • Wherever you're based in London, it's easy to take advantage of all it has to offer. The Strand, with its theatres, shops and the Savoy Hotel, Whitehall, Downing Street, the Mall and Trafalgar Square are all within reach of one of our offices. as is the shoppers' paradise of Covent Garden with its exclusive boutiques, hip clothes and jewellery market. • For eating and drinking, the choice is mouth-watering - and if you're after some peace and quiet, St James' Park is an oasis of calm amid London's frenetic centre. Charing Cross station has Underground links throughout the capital - it's an hour to Heathrow - and direct rail links to many towns in the southeast. From Theatreland to Chinatown and Soho, there are countless places and attractions to visit, all making London a remarkable city in which to live and work. • As the great Dr. Samuel Johnson once said, ‘when a man is tired of London, he is tired of life; for there is in London all that life can afford.’ • Explore opportunities in London by accessing the UK Career Opportunities website • Wherever you're based in London, it's easy to take advantage of all it has to offer. Go

26. main menu • what next? Find out what UK opportunities are available Click here to search for UK Career Opportunities Want more information about living and working in the UK? Click here to visit our website Interested in going on an international assignment?Click here for details of how to contact your Global Mobility representative View the virtual assignment experience Click here to watch and listen as real assignees take you through the assignment cycle