Internship Review at Grant Thornton

The Role

Role Description

My main tasks were to liaise with the client in order to receive information for testing. During my four weeks I managed to cover a wide section of the testing such as Bank and Cash, VAT Returns, Employee Remuneration and Fixed Assets.

1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I thoroughly enjoyed my internship at Grant Thornton and I would recommend this placement to anyone who is considering working within this sector.

2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Everyone made an effort to ensure I felt welcome both in the office and out on site. The team whom I worked closely with were very helpful and friendly towards me.

3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Following on from my comment on the appreciation and friendliness of my colleagues I think that the support and guidance provided by my manager was excellent. I could comfortably ask any questions without feeling irrelevant or of annoyance to my manager.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

The placement itself involved a busy itinerary, after receiving in-depth, helpful training I then went out to a client for the Audit department.

5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

I was given a considerable amount of responsibility as an intern, I did not feel overly pressured and anything I was unsure about I would ask another colleague to which I would always receive a great deal of support.

6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I am currently studying a Business related degree and this includes modules in Financial Management.The skills I learned during my internship at Grant Thornton have positiviely influenced my knowledge on this area. Moreover this has assisted my decision for my future as I wish to continue on in the accountancy route.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Although I was an intern, I only spent a few days in the office itself but the atmosphere was generally friendly.

8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Before I started my internship I received an schedule which outlined what I would be doing in each week at Grant Thornton.

9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

From the training and development perspective I feel that the company invests a lot of time in this summer internship programme. This shines through as the whole experience has given me the experience I hoped for.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

• Company Parties/Events

11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

The internship enabled me to make the decision about my future and I hope to join them next September.

Other Information

12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I received several emails about the social events that are held internally and externally; these include the social club within the office and also the external social events which are held through fellow students studying for the ACCA qualification.

13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

During my placement I received some expenses as I was working away from home, the prices and cost of living are therefore not relevant to my individual experience.

14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

The nightlife in the area near to the client was good; although I experienced it few times I could not fault the area which we stayed and dined in.

15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

A variety of events were available to employees at Grant Thornton, I did have the opportunity to get involved in activities as a summer intern.

In addition to these questions, is there any extra information you would like to leave about your experiences on your work placement that other students may be interested in?

I would strongly recommend applying for this internship, the experience has been very valuable to me and has enabled me to go through my final year at university with a potential job offer.

Review 79/86 for Grant Thornton

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