Assistant Management Accountant Review

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • The placement more than exceeded my expectations

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

    • I was part of a close-knit team who went out of their way to help each other

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

    • As above, support was always offered from different levels of the team.

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

    • On the rare occasions work was slack i would take on other tasks. At many times the team was busy, but i would not qualify this as a negative.

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

    • I was given every opportunity to offer my own insight and ideas. I was responsible for the production, distribution and presentation of various financial reporting packs, along with the running of a sales initiative scheme with cash prizes. I also took a leading role in systems training within the team.

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

    • I only returned to studys a fortnight ago, although I am sure they will be beneficial.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • There was a positive attitude throughout the team.

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

    • I was introduced to, and made to feel a part of, the team instantly, and their was a similar transition with my replacement.

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

    • I felt valued and trusted throughout the placement.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I have applied for the companies graduate scheme.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, we often went on work nights out, whether meals or social events.

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

    • My workplace is only 2 miles from my place of permanent residence.

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

    • As above.

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

    • Yes, both within the team and outside there was a strong emphasis on work/life balance.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

East Midlands

October 2010

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