Finance Accelerate Graduate Review
at BAE Systems
Graduate Scheme
Accounting
Preston
Review Submitted: November 2025
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!
4.8/5
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Overview of the Role
4.2/5
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Experience & Company Culture
5/5
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Recommendations & Advice
Overview of the Role
Overall, how would you describe your experience at BAE Systems?
Very enjoyable. Given a lot of responsibility and interesting work that helped me immerse myself in the role and develop myself.
What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?
I enjoyed the networking and learning about the products the most.
To what extent does your role give you the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and feel valued by your team?
4/5
Played a strong role in audits relating to a handful of different business areas
How does your compensation package - including perks & benefits - fairly remunerate you for the work you do?
5/5
Happy with pay and other associated benefits such as SIP and FLEX
How well do you feel the role is preparing you for your future career?
5/5
I am learning a diverse range of financial skills
How would you rate the extent to which you were developing new or existing skills through formal training and your day-to-day role?
5/5
Learning on the job as well as studying a professional qualification has been fantastic for my development
Experience & Company Culture
How is the support you receive?
3/5
It was good though more feedback and a better understanding of working styles would be helpful
How is your work-life balance?
4/5
I am able to finish early on a friday and my evenings and weekends are my own
What is the organisational culture, values and general atmosphere like?
5/5
Everyone is very friendly and willing to help out where they can with problems and there is a lot of understanding of everyones different needs
How would you rate BAE Systems initiatives when it comes to equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility?
5/5
Employees are hired on merit rather than meeting any diversity quotas.
How would you rate BAE Systems CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) initiatives?
4/5
A lot of good community outreach and chance to get involved
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It is a good job in a very interesting field with the chance to be part of an amazing community of people
How well did the role match your expectations based on the recruitment process?
5/5
When considering the recruitment & onboarding process, have you any specific tips or advice you would give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Be patient, be yourself and remain relaxed
