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Honda Motor Europe

Finance and Treasury Undergraduate Review

at Honda Motor Europe

Placement (10 Months+)

Accounting, Finance, Banking, Audit

Bracknell

Review Submitted: June 2025

Overall Rating

5 /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 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - Support and Guidance
5/5 - Company Culture
5/5 - Overall Experience
5/5 - Future Career Prospects

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
Accounting - month end routines, including file set-up and the accurate preparation, and reconciliation of payments into accounting systems.Preparation of analysis for the monthly financial reports review. Balance Sheet reconciliation. Prepare reconciliations to test the accuracy of the new system. Assist with cost centre accounting and reporting. Assist with budgeting and forecasting. Support the Department Manager with internal and external audits. Data analysis.
Assist in other areas of Finance, as needed
Assist with ad hoc project work in the finance area, i.e. Excel training, Monthly Discussion of Finance topics.
Administer all Treasury deals into the Treasury Management System and the processing and banking of cheques received company receipts including Vehicle disposal (auction) receipts and Collection Agency receipts.
• Monitor daily cash flow and forecasting to identify borrowing requirements.
• Work with month end routines, including file set-up and the accurate preparation, and reconciliation of payments into accounting systems and support the Department Manager with internal and external audits
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
Yes I had the opportunity to lead and participate in various projects / presentations as well as important daily/ monthy tasks.
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?
I have developed and imporved my existing skills throughout the placment. For instance, presentation skils, communication skills - written and verbal. Time management skills, ability to prioritise and meet deadlines. Problem solving skills and analytical skills in numeric problems. Critcal thinking. I developed great technical skills using software such as excel, SAP, Banking etc. Gaining industry knowledge as well as accounting knowledge.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
5/5
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?
Yes, I felt well-supported during my placement. My colleagues were approachable and always willing to offer guidance, which made a big difference in my learning experience. There were good documents that guided work 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?
The company culture at Honda was positive and supportive. The atmosphere was professional yet friendly, and I found the team to be approachable and collaborative. People were willing to help and share knowledge, which made it easier to learn and contribute. Overall, it felt like a respectful and inclusive environment to work in. Honda has a great brand idetntiy and colleugues and felt proud to work here
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?
5/5
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?
II really enjoyed my placement at Honda. It was a valuable learning experience that gave me practical, hands-on exposure to the industry. The team was welcoming and supportive, which made the working environment both professional and enjoyable. There were also great social opportunities and activities outside of work, which helped build strong connections with colleagues. The facilities were excellent, and the employee benefits were impressive. Overall, it was a fantastic opportunity to be part of a well-known, respected brand
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5

Future Career Prospects

Please rate the future employment prospects at Honda Motor Europe
5/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Honda Motor Europe to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to Honda Motor Europe
Have fun, make connections, take opportunity, ask questions, learn about the brand and your role. Meet people and make the most of it
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