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RTR Finance Intern Review

at Hilton

Placement (10 Months+)

Accounting, Finance

Watford, Hertfordshire

Review Submitted: June 2026

Overall Rating

4.8 /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
4.5/5 - 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.

Support the team with the monthly close process by performing variance analysis, ad-hoc reporting requests as well as support the coordination with third party service providers. Intercompany accounting and reporting on the corporate cost of the company. Required to simultaneously manage multiple tasks and deliver to tight deadlines working together with the team.

Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?

Trusted with important responsibilities throughout my placement. This included accurately posting journal entries, where precision and attention to detail were crucial. Although managers were available to review and support my work, I was trusted to manage my tasks independently and ensure a high level of accuracy.

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?

Greatly improved software skills, particularly in Excel. Also developed presentation, communication, and time management skills, while gaining valuable insight into office culture and professional working environments.

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?

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

4/5

Support and Guidance

How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?

Felt very supported throughout my placement. My managers provided guidance whenever I needed it, while also giving me the autonomy to work independently. This balance of support and trust helped me grow both personally and professionally.

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?

4/5

Company Culture

What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?

Hilton has an amazing company culture. The office was supportive, welcoming, and collaborative, and I always felt genuinely encouraged by both colleagues and managers, making it a great environment to learn, develop, and grow professionally.

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?

I thoroughly enjoyed my placement year and do not have any regrets. It was a valuable experience that helped me develop professionally, build confidence, and gain insight into the industry.

Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship

5/5

Please rate how your experience met your expectations

5/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Hilton to a friend?

Yes

What advice would you give to others applying to Hilton

Be yourself. Hilton is looking for people who will fit well into their team, so don't try to be someone you're not during the application process. Being genuine helps ensure that the placement is a good fit for both you and the company, and you'll likely enjoy the experience more and perform better as a result.

Future Career Prospects

Please rate the future employment prospects at Hilton

5/5

Did you receive an offer to return as a graduate?

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