Finance Undergraduate Review
at Burberry
Placement (10 Months+)
Accounting
Leeds
Review Submitted: July 2024
Overall Rating
4.6 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
5/5
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Overview of Role
4.5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Support and Guidance
4.8/5
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Company Culture
4/5
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Overall Experience
4/5
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Future Career Prospects
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
The main role within the rotational placement was with the RTR (Record to Report) function. Daily tasks within this team focused on month-end reporting and managing areas such as transport, inventory, and fixed assets. This included creating and posting journals for the month's reporting and completing balance sheet reconciliations for these accounts the following week. Outside of month-end, daily tasks included project/ad-hoc work. The role involved collaboration with people within the team and across other departments.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
At the start of the placement, I did a lot of shadowing to learn how to use the required software. After this training, I became responsible for my own tasks and ensuring they were completed on time. Throughout the placement, my level of responsibility and the difficulty of the tasks increased. In addition to routine daily tasks, I was also given the responsibility of leading project work.
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
5/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
A key element of the role is learning to use SAP. This software is used for viewing and managing company accounts and is vital to the role. I also developed my Microsoft Excel skills over the year, as this is used for the majority of tasks, including preparing journals, balance sheet reconciliations, and any project work. There were many opportunities to also develop soft skills such as communication and teamwork, as there is a large emphasis on collaboration.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
4/5
How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
4/5
How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
5/5
Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
5/5
Support and Guidance
How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
At the start of the placement, I did a lot of shadowing. This training helped me understand the processes and how to use the required software. I was walked through each task I would be responsible for and given a set of notes to refer to if needed. Throughout the year, I could always ask for assistance if I needed help with a task. This support was also available for any issues outside of daily tasks.
How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
5/5
How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
5/5
Company Culture
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
I found it enjoyable to come into the office because the atmosphere was very friendly. Before even sitting at my desk, I would have said 'good morning' to multiple people. We had 'huddles' twice a week for sharing updates and engaging in team-building activities. Additionally, we went for a team lunch every couple of months, which encouraged socializing and increased team morale. I always felt like I could reach out to anyone for help, including the wider team.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
5/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
4/5
How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
5/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
I have enjoyed the last twelve months and feel like I've learned a lot. The rotational element allowed me to gain experience in various areas, helping me make decisions about my career path. However, moving around sometimes meant there wasn't always enough to do, as I wasn't an established member of one team. Overall, I enjoyed the experience and would consider working at Burberry again in the future.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
4/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
4/5
Future Career Prospects
Please rate the future employment prospects at Burberry
4/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Burberry to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to Burberry
It's important to research the company before applying to any job. Burberry has four main values that are at the core of everything they do. You should ensure that your values align with these, as demonstrating them is a significant part of being a member of the Burberry team.
Collaboration is a key aspect of daily tasks, so be prepared to work collectively with others rather than individually. The office is very friendly, and everyone is eager to help, so don't be discouraged if you're unsure of anything. There's an expectation that employees are flexible, so being prepared for this is useful.
Collaboration is a key aspect of daily tasks, so be prepared to work collectively with others rather than individually. The office is very friendly, and everyone is eager to help, so don't be discouraged if you're unsure of anything. There's an expectation that employees are flexible, so being prepared for this is useful.
