Finance Assistant Review

by Volkswagen Group UK

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • Enjoyed the project work the most as this was more varied and challenging. I found working at Volkswagen Group Ltd both interesting and enjoyable because of the industry, work culture and environment.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • - Felt as if I was an important part of the team. - Trusted to take on key tasks and felt I was contributing towards important decision-making.

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

    • - Had regular catch ups with my supervisor. - People inside and outside of the department were supportive and available to offer guidance.

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

    • - Was busy throughout the year, had pretty much no down time in the role. - Occassionally too much to do when problems occur during month end - Not bored once whilst working there, there was always something to do.

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

    • - A lot of responsibility was given to me, much more than I had thought I would have before I started the placement.

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

    • - Learnt a significant amount from my placement year. - Double entry book keeping, excel and SAP proficiency, accounting principles and methods, presentation skills, analytical skills are just some of the skills that will be useful in my degree and beyond - Went on excel and financial data interpretation training courses. Both were useful and informative.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • - Good atmosphere and friendly banter in the office.

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

    • - Familarisation day was a great way to meet everyone before the placement started - Felt that communication between the company and myself before I started was excellent.

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

    • - Attended a number of training courses

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Car

    International Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Unfortunately, they do not do a finance graduate scheme! But would definitely consider returning to them in the future.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Good social scene. Numerous meals and nights out with my colleagues.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • - Not cheap but not expensive either.

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

    • - It was okay. Not on par with bigger, more established cities. Going out was very average but there were a number of good places to go out for a meal.

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

    • - Sports and social club - Monthly pub lunches

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Accounting, Audit, Automotive Engineering, Financial Management

South East

November 2012

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