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Volvo Group UK

Finance Support Coordinator Review

at Volvo Group UK

Placement (10 Months+)

Accounting, Banking, Finance

Warwick

Review Submitted: June 2022

Overall Rating

4.5 /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
4.5/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - Support and Guidance
4.3/5 - Company Culture
5/5 - Overall Experience
3/5 - Future Career Prospects

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
The day-to-day tasks whilst working within the Cash & Bank team include; online banking reports, bank reconciliations, invoice processing and supplier statement reconciliations. Also, banking and allocating cheques are done twice a week.
On the management accounts team, regular tasks include balance sheet reconciliations, journal postings, as well as any projects, such as cleaning up accounts, assigned. Tasks differ during month end.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
I was given genuine responsibility throughout my placement, including deadlines for my own tasks to meet each month.
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?
From the tasks within my roles, i feel I've gained analytical skills, attention to detail and problem solving skills. Also importantly ive developed my team working skills interacting and working on tasks with colleagues, as well as organisational and prioritization skills working towards month end deadlines.
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?
I've received constant support and guidance from both my line managers and team managers throughout my placement. I've felt completely comfortable to ask any questions I may have had.
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?
Volvo has such a welcoming and inclusive culture and atmosphere and I was made to feel very comfortable from my first day. Everyone is very supportive and always there for help. In general, Volvo has been a very enjoyable place to work.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
3/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
5/5
How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
4/5

Overall Experience

To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
I've thoroughly enjoyed my placement year at Volvo Group
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 Volvo Group UK
3/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Volvo Group UK to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to Volvo Group UK
My biggest advice when applying is do your research, can never be too prepared.
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