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Financial Graduate Review

at Hays

Graduate Scheme

Finance

London

Review Submitted: October 2026

Overall Rating

4.9 /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 the Role
4.8/5 - Experience & Company Culture
5/5 - Recommendations & Advice

Overview of the Role

Overall, how would you describe your experience at Hays?

Very positive. Everyone has been really helpful, and given a lot of their time to us. It is a very supportive environment.

What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?

It is a rotational scheme - I am currently on my first rotation, whilst completing the first ACA exams, so it has been very in and out. Currently main responsibilities are completing recs, and any adhoc tasks.

To what extent does your role give you the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and feel valued by your team?

5/5
I have had the opportunity to help improve processes, and share my ideas with the team.

How does your compensation package - including perks & benefits - fairly remunerate you for the work you do?

5/5
The support with study has been the best benefit so far.

How well do you feel the role is preparing you for your future career?

5/5
As previously mentioned, the support with becoming qualified is absolutely helping my career.

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 new processes, and getting to know new systems.

Experience & Company Culture

How is the support you receive?

5/5
Line manager support has been great, the couldn't do enough for us. We have buddys who have really helped with the adjustment to study alongside work, and recommending what they found helpful.

How is your work-life balance?

4/5

What is the organisational culture, values and general atmosphere like?

5/5

How would you rate Hays initiatives when it comes to equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility?

5/5

How would you rate Hays CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) initiatives?

5/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Hays to a friend?

Yes

Why?

I couldn't have found a role more like what I was looking for. It ticks everything off of my list: ACA qualification, supportive team, study support, central London buzz, abroad rotation...

How well did the role match your expectations based on the recruitment process?

5/5
Even better than what I expected based upon the recruitment. There are lots of opportunities as graduates here.

When considering the recruitment & onboarding process, have you any specific tips or advice you would give to others applying to Hays?

Be yourself.
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