Internship Review at Grant Thornton

The Role

Role Description

My summer internship in the audit department involved me experiencing what the day to day role of a trainee accountant is. This included learning what they are required to do when office based and experiencing what they do on an audit job at a client’s site. I was given responsibility from the very first day and was asked to carry out a number of audit tests whilst at a clients premises. Whilst with Grant Thornton I also got the opportunity to take part in some charity work and they also organised a 2 day course for us at their training centre, attended by Interns from across the country.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I thoroughly enjoyed my Internship and felt I learnt a lot from it. Everyone there was very friendly and helpful. I had the opportunity to talk to and experience the jobs of people in almost every department to give me a real insight into what they do. This enabled me to be sure that Audit was the right place for me and that I wouldn't prefer to work in another area. Grant Thornton also put on a course for the interns at their training centre where I got to meet other interns from across the country.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

I was welcomed into the team extremely quickly and everybody was willing to answer my questions and help me. I wish given responsibility from my very first day which made me feel like I could contribute a lot even though I was only there for a short period.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I was able to talk to and get help from people at every level throughout my placement. When I was set work it was fully explained to me and people would stop and take the time to help me if I was ever stuck.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

My placement was fully planned out for me before I arrived so I would know what I would be doing in advance. Space was left for me to visit the other departments and meet different people to ask questions. I felt this was a great aid to me learning more about Grant Thornton as a company and what they can offer their clients. Where I completed tasks quicker than expected colleagues were happy to find me work or talk me through what they were doing.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I felt that I was treated like a new graduate and as such was given the same level of responsibility as they would receive. I was given work that I had to independently complete and sign off from the very start of my placement.

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

The skills I developed through working in a new team, meeting clients and the presentations course we did a Grant Thornton's training centre will benefit me greatly in the future.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Everyone was very friendly and easy to talk to. Good atmosphere with a lot of hard work being done.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

My internship was well planned from before I even arrived. I was assigned a buddy who planned were I would be and they ensured I had a mix of training and work to get the most out of my time there. My timetable was organised so that I got to see what work was done in the office and at client’s premises, I got to attend a course at GT's national training centre and I also got to take part in some charity work with interns from other offices. I was also asked what I wanted out of my internship so that some days could be planned around what I wanted to learn, see or do.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

GT put a lot of time into teaching me skills that I can carry through life with me. I was able to experience almost all the departments and job roles that I wanted to see to ensure audit was the right route for me. This also helped me getter a better understanding of Grant Thornton as a company. They also put on a 2 day presentation skills course at their national training centre which I learnt a lot from.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

• Sports and Social Club
• National Travel
• Company Parties/Events

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Grant Thornton will invest in your learning and development and help you every step of the way. You can also experience working with a wide range of clients in many different industries.

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

I was invited along to all the social events held in our office and got to attend a number of events with other interns from across the country.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

I lived at home but it is not an expensive city to live and socialise in.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Milton Keynes has a good night life catering for a range of tastes.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

There were plenty of opportunities including drinks with other trainees, sporst events, social lunches etc.

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?

A placement with Grant Thornton is a great opportunity weather you already know which career route you want to take or you just want to know more about what’s available to you in accountancy. They'll support you throughout your internship and teach you as much as possible. I thoroughly enjoyed my time with Grant Thornton and am very grateful for the experience they gave me.

Review 84/84 for Grant Thornton

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