Placement Year Review at Brunner Mond (UK)

The Role

Role Description

• Using Dun & Bradstreet; uploading ledgers, checking customer Alerts and reporting them to the credit controller if there is a significant change and ordering credit reports.
• Inputting Cash on to the EPR System (Movex) and inputting purchase Invoices.
• Working with Auditors and providing them with evidence for their testing and producing reports on fixed costs. I also gathered information on details of costs for the purpose of the corporation Tax computation.
• Updating Cost centre Budgets and recording their actual spend against budget each month.
• Maintaining the Capital database with over 100 Live projects each project with sanctioned spend from £1000-£11,000,000. Dealing with and resolving problems with project managers, closing and opening projects. Creating journals and making transfers.
• Producing the Capital Report on a monthly basis, recording the spend for each Capital project and the budgeted spend for the following months. Reconciling the report with the figures in Movex (EPR system).

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Even though the commute was tiresome, the job was really challenging and enjoyable.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

My colleagues were easy to get along with and all extremely helpful. They praised me for the work I had completed and helped to boost my confidence.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

My manager was extremely helpful.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Some days were extremely busy and some days were quiet. Although, I was able to find something to do at all times!

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

I felt that I was given alot of responsibilty during my placement. Once I had showed that I was capable of doing a good job the more responsibilty I felt I was given.

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 think my placement year was invaluable, I have seen my communication skills grow and develop over this past year and I know that will help me in my future career. I also feel like this placement year has encouraged me to continue with accountancy and therefore increased my motivation to do well in my final year!

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

The atmosphere was very calm and quiet as everyone was very busy, however, everyone was friendly and always approachable.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

My induction was very organised, I was sent to lectures on safety, Brunner Mond policies, Tata policies and got to tour the site to learn more about what Brunner Mond did before I started. The overall work placement was very well structured and set up.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

• Above 25 days holiday

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

★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 3/10

The company do not offer graduate schemes in the finance department

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

I met up with two of the students at dinner and we would go out on a regular basis in to the town centre for dinner.

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

★★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 4/10

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

★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 3/10

I lived 40 miles away and never went out at night in the area.

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

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

There was a few activities an example being a swimathon although I did not take part in this.

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 reccomend doing a placement as it prepares you for your future career and will definatley help you for your final year! And not to mention you get paid as well!

Review 3/3 for Brunner Mond (UK)

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