Business Analyst Review

Overall experience was highly enjoyable, great company to work for!

Extremely valued by all colleagues across different career levels of the business. Never felt undermined or treated any differently from a first year graduate.

Support could be found everywhere I looked, from colleagues or a similar level and above; everyone was always happy to help you understand any problems you couldn't solve alone.

I completed two different projects during my placement year working for two very different clients. My workload differed hugely across these project but neither were unreasonable amounts.

In a company the size of Accenture you're never going to be 'running the show'. However the level of exposure and responsibility stretch way beyond what I had expected. During both my projects aforementioned I was operating with the same (if not more) responsibly as the first year graduates on my team.

Having now returned to my final year of University I have found my improved time management and prioritisation skills very useful with my studies. Further skills in communication will I'm sure help with upcoming group work.

Brilliant atmosphere. The Fenchurch Street office has a great feel to it and in my case both my clients had nice offices which I enjoyed spending time in. Canary Wharf was a great experience whilst working for a client there and the Edinburgh office of another client came alive during the summer months and fringe festival with everyone in a great mood!

Very organised, great UK HR function. The on-boarding, (signing contract/references) isn't great this is completed by an offshore team. Clear structure to the placement with a 6 month spilt strongly encouraged.

Different levels, many training courses were in offer and the firm was always happy to allow you trying new things. Innovation was strong encourages and knowledge sharing opportunities were endless. Even as an intern I was given the chance to share a workshop I created covering smart tips on Excel which was then posted on our internal Knowledge Exchange for the whole firm to use.

Very appealing, conversion rates from placements and internships are very high if you excel in your role and prove your skills. I have an offer to rejoin the organisation after university. I was fortunate enough to be allowed a slight deferral of this offer as well, to allow some time for travelling after University.

Very strong social scene between placement student and also other schemes run by Accenture. There were a number of organised events and time for bonding during the first week which is spent in a conference centre in London. Events included Halloween event, Christmas event and multiple leaving events as the different scheme lengths come to a finish.

London is very expensive there is no denying that BUT you're paid a good wage for an undergraduate on placement certainly enough to live in London independently. Just be savvy with your money, budget well and if you are placed out of town during your placement this will help financially as the expense policy is good.

The nightlife of London is world famous; something to suit everyone. City drinking on Friday when everyone rolls out of the offices 'on time' to parties in far East London. During my stint of time in Edinburgh I was also fortunate enough to be there during the fringe where we found time after dinner to see an act or show most nights which was a brilliant atmosphere.

Many different activities. The Ski team ran two separate trips to Norway and one to Switzerland. The wine society offered a great networking event and of course a chance to drink lots of wine with cheese. Finally the chances to get involved with charity were great. You have 3 charity days to take per year (totally separate to your annual leave).