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Callum’s intern journey…

“Internships are not just about gaining technical skills but also about understanding the company culture and how to navigate the professional environment, so I believe it’s also important to settle in and be social.“

Why ICR Integrity and Finance

Many factors contributed to my choice to join ICR Integrity, namely, their continued pursuit of growth, the diversity of operating industries and their outstanding reputation for innovation and excellence in the industry. This made it an ideal place to gain hands-on industry experience for a company who, like myself has set high future expectations of themselves.

Additionally, pursuing a career in finance has always been my goal due to my passion for numbers, analysis, and strategic planning. Finance is the backbone of any organisation, and being part of this critical function allows me to contribute to the company’s success while honing my analytical and decision-making skills.

A general day as an Intern

For me a general day will consist of a multitude of different tasks within all the finance functions, leaving no two days the same. My days have rapidly changed throughout the course of this internship as I have adapted to the software, procedures and the needs of both the finance team and the company as a whole.

My time is divided between, assisting with the preparation of reports and general month end accounting, logging expenses, answering and updating various audit queries and numerous other individual tasks which allows for both freedom and responsibility.

Alongside these roles I have also attended a variety of meetings collaborating with individual business units to discuss ongoing projects and the overall financial health of that business unit.

What I’ve learnt so far

This internship has been a tremendous learning experience. The knowledge and understanding I have gained from my colleagues in such short period of time is my biggest surprise from this internship. My ability to use the software and technology at my disposal to improve efficiency and assist in analysing has improved exponentially over my time here. Moreover, understanding how the finance team operates within the company and how they tackle challenges which may arise is something that can only be understood through experience.

Advice for future Interns

For anyone considering an internship, my advice is to be proactive and eager to learn. Don’t be afraid to ask questions and seek feedback. Internships are not just about gaining technical skills but also about understanding the company culture and how to navigate the professional environment, so I believe it’s also important to settle in and be social.