“Doing this placement as a finance intern is going to make me stand out so much when I graduate."

BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance student Katherine is on placement at Henry Boot, gaining hands-on experience in cash management, supplier liaison and invoice processing.

“From the start, I was given a great amount of responsibility, which presented a lot of challenges. I really enjoyed trying to overcome them and using my problem-solving skills.”

Katherine has applied her technical financial knowledge to real-world problems, building confidence and understanding, which will give her an advantage in her final year and beyond.

“Doing this placement is going to make me stand out so much when I finally graduate. The job market is tough, and this placement has provided invaluable experience that many others won’t have.”