Group Financial Accounting Analyst Review

by Centrica

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

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

    • I had a great time here over the summer.

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

    • I was an integral part of the team, I felt that they were happy with the things I did.

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

    • Luckily, I had a great relationship with my manager. I was given adequate support all along.

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

    • My role was a rather busy role especially because of the interim results. My days went past very quickly as I had always something to do.

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

    • In my role as an intern I couldn't be responsible for a lot of things, however there were certain controls and reports that I had full ownership on.

    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 am studying finance and accounting at the university. Most of the activities were very relevant for my studies as well as finally I had the chance to experience certain things from a practical point of view.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Very flat structure and a friendly environment. Everybody is very approachable and helpful.

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

    • This was one of the reasons why I came to do this internship because everything seemed to be very organised. It turned out to be even better than I expected.

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

    • To name a few, I was involved in Teamwork activities, Excel training sessions, Presentation training.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Car

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

    Healthcare from home

    Healthcare/Dental

    Travel loan
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very good and well organised graduate scheme. Very steep learning curve. After the graduate scheme, full time employment is offered.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Absolutely. I am happy to say that I made some very good friends over my placement.

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

    • Cost of living is high but it is rather standard for this part of the UK. Many opportunities to go out. easy to go down to London as well.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • I wasn't personally involved but I heard that it is very nice.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Yes plenty of activities. (Charity, Sports, etc)

    5/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2017

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