Accounts Payable- Customer Service and Accounting Controls Review
by Procter & Gamble
This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.
Rating
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The Role
4.5
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The Company
4.3
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The Culture
4.1
- 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
- 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
- 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
- 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
- 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
- 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
- 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
- 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
- 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
- 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
- 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
- 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
- 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
- 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
- 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
The Role
The placement offered a lot of responsibilty very early on, meaning that although it was very challenging I learned a great deal very quickly, and the programme was very rewarding.
I was treated as a team member from the very start, and got on extremely well with the team, and after a few months, felt that I was performing a critical role.
I met with my supervisor for formal monthly meetings as well as on an ad hoc, more casual basis and was given constant feedback, advice and encouragement on my work. I could also use these meetings to voice concerns and ask any questions that I had.
The role offered a good degree of flexibility to take up project work once core tasks were completed, meaning that I was never bored or without work to do. This also allowed me to work with other areas of the business which I would not have encountered in my day to day work, giving me a greater level of enjoyment, variety and experience.
As mentioned, I was given a core area of responsibility which only I was looking after. While this was at times challenging, it gave me a great deal of satisfaction when things went well.
I had already finished my degree when I did the internship, but I did further develop my level of German through daily use. I also developed a basic knowlegde of finance, as well as other practical skills such as problem solving and communication and customer service.
The Company
The office was very diverse in both age range and backgrounds, so was very vibrant. There was also a number of daytime activities organised such as a summer fete, and various events around festive periods
My start date was much later than the other interns, which could have been better. There was also no set date given for when I would be told as to whether or not I was offered a permanent role at the company.
I was able to attend all in- house training which is open to permanent staff, which varied from people management courses to a book keeping course.
Flexi Time
Subsidised Canteen
Sports and Social Club
Subsidised/Company Gym
Company Parties/Events
Staff Sales/Staff Shop
I am currently working at the organisation having been successful on my internship and offered a permanent contract.
The Culture
As there were only 3 of us, there were no official social events and we did not organise any.
Very cheap for rent, food and drink for a UK city.
Newcastle has a famous night life, so that is a big bonus!
I was able to join any sports and social clubs etc
Details
Placement (10 Months+)
Accounting
North East
August 2011
