Accounting intern Review

My role involves reviewing invoices and approving them for payment, uploading data for AP references and then doing batches of payments that need to be released to the relevant bodyshop which is sent to the accounts payable team. I also need to email bodyshop to complete a form for bank details and then follow up with a phone call. Depending on the day, I also do billing and revenue release for the specific companies.

I developed my time management skills by organising which task needs to be prioritised and the time frame needed to complete it during the day. I also developed great teamworking skills where I communicate with my team any possible challenges that I face that could impact their tasks, also asking for help whenever needed.

I have been given responsibility for various tasks that I have to complete on a daily basis as they can't be missed given their importance, therefore I am responsible for carrying them out without the supervision of my colleagues.

I received a lot of support and guidance from my colleagues throughout the course of the placement. Any tasks I was given, I received full training, going through each step of the process in depth and allowing me to fully grasp the concept of it. Where I needed help, I was given full support, explaining to me points that I didn't understand also giving me feedback on mistakes I made along the way.

The atmosphere was great, my colleagues were friendly and always making conversations, the whole department has friendly conversations.

I really enjoyed my placement, I had an insight on how management accounting looks like and how does the world of accounting differs from what I imagined. I enjoyed spending time with my colleagues in the office, where they supported me throughout the placement. I also gained a diverse range of skills and also professionalism such as writing emails, reporting to supervisors and managers and also communicating with level 3 managers.

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In the interview give as many examples as possible of skills that you developed or achieved and minimise giving short answers. In addition, ask questions that you are curious about to show your interest and include information from the job application, also research the company beforehand to show your knowledge.