Accounts Assistant Review

by Centrica

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Rating

3.4/5
  • The Role
    3.3
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • I met some great people and performed some challenging work, I felt other people had roles more suited to my skills though but this meant I learned more new skills.

    3/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • My work occasionally felt unimportant but overall I felt that my efforts were appreciated and my work had an impact upon the team.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • The team always tried to ensure I was ok but they were very busy and occasionally i was waiting for some assistance for quite a while and couldn't really move on from the area I was struggling with.

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • I had some time where I didn't have much to do, then others where I was too busy but overall I had the right balance. During month end everyone is very busy then it is more relaxed between these periods.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Every task I performed was checked over by management which made me feel like I had much less responsibility, although I know it was necessary the majority of the time.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • The majority of the techniques I used have been very applicable to a degree in management and many of my modules are accounting/finance related and so the tasks have really helped me gain a feel of how these are applied in the real world.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • Good fun and great banter but also felt like everyone was pulling together towards getting all tasks completed.

    5/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Well organised but with minimal communication between grad team and placement students. It was very efficient communication but I felt there were a few small things I would have liked more detail on.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Sent me on an excel and powerpoint course and urged me to get involved in allsorts of activities.

    5/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Good company with great opportunities and a competitive grad scheme but I am currently focused on another industry.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Fellow interns were great, like on big happy family. I love them.

    5/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Difficult to get too much socialising in because of the London prices but free gym and sports activities helped.

    1/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Nothing amazing but some good pubs and not too far from some great nights out.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • I was constantly invited to play football and to away days and events by my team and department. Attended three away days in my time there including a sports day and treasure hunt.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

International

August 2009

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