Rory O'Neill, Accounting & Finance Graduate at Applegreen

Why did you apply for Applegreen?

I chose to apply for the Applegreen Accounting and Finance graduate programme after reading the graduate brochure. I saw what they had to offer really aligned with what I was looking for.

Not only did they offer full exam and tuition sponsorship, but also the opportunity to work in all areas of the business alongside senior executives and have real responsibilities in the day to day running of the business.

What are you favourite parts of the programme?

My favourite parts of the programme are getting valuable hands-on experience, learning new skills, getting a holistic view of the business and meeting new people.

What is the culture like?

The culture at Applegreen is extremely inclusive, we have a very diverse workforce and everyone’s opinions are valued, regardless of your role. Innovation is encouraged and ideas of change for the better are fully supported.

What do other graduates/new starters enjoy when they start working here and what do they find most challenging?

All the graduates enjoy making friends with each other and how welcome you feel straight away. The most challenging, yet rewarding thing is the responsibility you get right away in your role. It gives everyone a chance to grow and show their worth.

How have you found the training and development?

The training and development has been extremely helpful. It has enabled me to drastically improve my skills on Power BI, Excel, SAP etc, also listening to guest speakers and learning from their past experiences and advice is invaluable for graduates.