Project Accountant Review

by BAE Systems

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • It was extremely enjoyable and I would recommend this to anyone who is interested in Finance or Accounting. I was doing different thinks on a daily basis and felt challenged.

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

    • I felt as though I was seen as part of the team even though I was only their for 12 weeks. I was made to feel very welcome right from the start.

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

    • The support has been their from day one. I never felt like my questions were seen as silly and if I had any questions on the company one of my mangers was always happy to explain.

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

    • At the start as with every job I was very busy was there are lots of new things to learn about the company and the soft wear which they use. By week 4 I felt like I wasn't overworked to the point where I was really stressed but wasn't bored waiting for things to do. I think the balance was just about right where it still motivates me to complete my work on time and to the right quality.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I felt as though I was given quiet a lot of responsibility, more than one would have expected. Though that is comparing to my peers who have had work experiences having much less responsibility. I do believe that it is the right about as there is support when I require it but if not I am left to complete what is required.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I believe that the skills that I have learn so far will be extremely useful. I am not sure to what extent it will help with my degree due to the way my university examines (Keele) however I will now know where the numbers I have and will be using have come from. I think for getting a job it is the best thing I could have done as I now know to quiet a good extent how to use SAP and how businesses actually work in practice. I would recommend to anyone wishing to go into finance or accounting to apply for the 12 week finance summer internship. If you are studying something else then I would see what other opportunities BAE offer as I think that it is a great company to work for.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • I think that it was a nice calm atmosphere. With the right balance between socialising and getting your work done.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • I think that it was well organised and there was a plan for what I was going to do from even before starting the job. I got to come in a week before for the morning to meet the team which was very comforting and made me much less anxious on the role.

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

    • In my eyes the training and development is what drew me to the role. The graduate schemes look amazing for all aspects of the company and from what I have learn in four weeks I'm sure I will get a lot out of the job. Many people spent time out answering my queries and training me from the start.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Financial Bonus
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I would love to be able to get offered the Graduate job for the FLDP (Finance leader development programme) as the training opportunities look extremely appealing.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes as lots of my colleges are similar ages to me.

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

    • I am not too sure as I don't live in the local area

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • I am not sure as I don't live in the area

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

    • There are quiet a few, such as the Big Build where all of the apprentices when to Bristol for a few days to help design and build a play area for the less fortunate,

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

Accounting

West Midlands

July 2016

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