Placement Review at PSA Peugeot Citroën

The Role

Role Description

I spent 13 months in the Finance department at Banque PSA Finance. My main responsibility was to produce monthly reconcilations for over 30 accounts of BPF's assets and liabilities. I investigated discrepancies and had to find ways to solve any problems that may have affected figures in the balance sheet. I also had roles in other mini projects that gave me great responsibility and a clearer outlook on how finance works in the motor industry as a whole.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

The friendly environment and calm atmosphere made working as an accountant in my placement very enjoyable

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Help was always at hand, and not once was I treated differently. I was respected and treated brilliantly and was trusted to be given great responsibility in tasks.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Had monthly meetings to discuss progress with certain issues, but also were always available to asssist with any queries that I may have had.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

I always had something to do as in accounting there were always problems to solve when numbers didn't add up. I also had other tasks that involved working with other departments that kept me busy.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

One thing that I was really pleased with my placement was that I was always given tasks that involved great responsibility and that made the placement a sucess for me.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

I have developed many skills and received lots of training which I believe has been priceless. Not only has this given me work experience and linked with what I have learnt at university, but it has also given me greater understanding of the world of accounting, and what it would be like to work as an accountant.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

I was very pleased that I worked in an atmosphere where everyone was so friendly and always cheerful.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Could not fault how the placement was set up during the year. Everything was well organised.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

I had several courses that helped with my personal development throughout the year. There were also seminars that ran during one period of the year that explained simple skills that are needed to be applied when working in an office environment.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

• Above 25 days holiday
• Healthcare/Dental

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

I have enjoyed my placement a lot with the company, and if I was offered a job I would very much like to continue after university.

Other Information

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

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

There were several other placement students within the company, and in some occasions social events did take place

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

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

Redhill is an affordable area to live and work in

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

★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 2/10

no comment

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

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

Sometimes during the year, there were bowling or paintballing events that took place

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 work placement is really important as aswell gearing you up for the final year, it clears many thoughts in your head on what you may want to be doing in the future. It boosts your CV, and gives you priceless industry work experience. A placement is definitely worth doing

Review 15/35 for PSA Peugeot Citroën

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