Finance Accelerate Review
at BAE Systems
Graduate Scheme
Accounting, Finance
Glascoed, Gwent
Review Submitted: November 2025
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!
4.5/5
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Overview of the Role
4.8/5
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Experience & Company Culture
4/5
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Recommendations & Advice
Overview of the Role
Overall, how would you describe your experience at BAE Systems?
Positive, very friendly workplace
What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?
Exam progress to become fully qualified accountant through 3 years. Main responsibility is processing information for internal clients, improving processes and driving efficiencies
To what extent does your role give you the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and feel valued by your team?
5/5
Freedom to drive your own role rather than being directed from above.
How does your compensation package - including perks & benefits - fairly remunerate you for the work you do?
5/5
How well do you feel the role is preparing you for your future career?
4/5
Very little centralisation to the graduate scheme - therefore different people can have wildly different levels of experience after 3 years of placements
How would you rate the extent to which you were developing new or existing skills through formal training and your day-to-day role?
4/5
Lots of on the job training, but little specified list of what you're meant to have 'completed' after 3 years
Experience & Company Culture
How is the support you receive?
4/5
Lots of support networks, but many are remotely accessed and only if you reach out and ask for it.
How is your work-life balance?
5/5
What is the organisational culture, values and general atmosphere like?
5/5
How would you rate BAE Systems initiatives when it comes to equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility?
5/5
How would you rate BAE Systems CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) initiatives?
5/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Good culture that values people. Very flexible environment and incredibly broad range of roles
How well did the role match your expectations based on the recruitment process?
4/5
When considering the recruitment & onboarding process, have you any specific tips or advice you would give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Learn about the business and the products the company makes
