Public Sector Audit Review

by Grant Thornton

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • Really good company and people. Managers are always willing to help and talking to partners about an issue isn't out of place.

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

    • I was given a lot of responsibility and I was accountable for all of it. My performance was assessed every three weeks so there's no time to slack off!

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

    • I had meetings with my people manager throughout my internship and I was allowed to contact him at any point ( off-work as well ) regarding any issues that arose.

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

    • Some days I was extremely busy, getting to grips with client work. Some days were quiet, as I had to wait to get information from the client. This could span a week or two in the worst cases

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

    • I was given a lot of responsibility and was made to feel like a valued member of the team. There was also space for personal development regarding audit knowledge.

    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 learned so much about finance and accounting during my internship. Mostly due to the practical on-site experience, as well as Grant Thornton's jargon handbook. The need to be organised and analytical while working with clients was a massive boost when I resumed my studies.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Laid back, friendly, cosy.

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

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

    • Constant networking sessions with partners and the CEO. Three day skills training at Bradenham.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    National Travel
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • 4/5

    The Culture

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

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

    • London tends to be expensive

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

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

    • Several fundraising events for Great Ormond Street Hospital. Fantastic attitude towards charities.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Accounting

London

November 2014

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