Chloë (32) had no financial background when she started at Deloitte, seven years ago. ‘I graduated from the International Hotel Management School and worked in the hospitality industry in Amsterdam. My focus was on revenue management, which triggered my interest in accounting. When Deloitte offered a position, I decided to apply. No pain, no gain. Of course, without a financial background it was a bit of a challenge in the beginning. However, Deloitte offered me plenty of opportunities. For instance, I was enabled to study the basics of finance at Nyenrode University, followed by a (pre)master in controlling.’

Very ambitious Robin (26) does have a financial background, but in his own words, he was “a typical student”. ‘I needed a little more time for my higher vocational education in Business Management in Alkmaar. I never expected that Deloitte - a large corporate with such a powerful image – would be interested in me. But when it comes to my job, I’m very ambitious. I want to reach for the top. Deloitte has a wide range of challenging clients. You get to work on complex issues for interesting companies. I joined Deloitte in April 2020 and I’m fully dedicated. There’s so much to learn here.’

Champions League SME Integrated Services, which is the department where Robin and Chloë are working, offers accounting services, recurring management reporting and analyses, financial advice, and can even manage the entire financials of its clients. Robin: “Preparation of the annual accounts covers most of our work. However, we do offer a variety of services within our team, and every colleague has their own field of expertise. It’s great to be able to learn from all their knowledge and experience. As an Assistant Accountant I make the preparations and help colleagues like Chloë with the reporting. So far, I have been working for a wide range of clients and industries. And what is even more special, is that I was allowed to work with my clients directly from the start. You get so much responsibility, which makes your learning curve even steeper. Deloitte is the Champions League. That also means that the expectations are high. But if you need help, there’s always someone there for you. You’re learning all the time.’

Small enterprise within a large company As a Manager, Chloë manages client relations in the field of hospitality and real estate. ‘Also, I support start-ups. My client portfolio is really diverse, which adds to the fun’, she says. ‘I also dedicate a large part of my time helping and coaching Assistants and Senior Assistants. I’ve been there myself, so I know their challenges from experience. Together we can go to the max, which is very satisfying. Coaching and support are key in a fun job. Fortunately, the lines are short. With thirty colleagues, our team is like a small enterprise within a large company. That means collaboration is easy and the culture is informal. Our job profiles may have a certain degree of hierarchy, but there’s no hierarchy at all between the team members.’

Brilliant Chloë is Robin’s coach. ‘We meet every month and discuss how things are going. That’s brilliant’, Robin says. ‘It’s so good to get feedback and find out if you’re still on the right track. It helps you to focus and feel good about yourself.’ Chloë fully agrees: ‘Everyone at Deloitte – including me - has their own coach. This is very helpful. It’s great to have someone you can discuss anything with, whether it’s work or life. : It helps you to get insight into your strengts, your areas of development and your role within the team. Also, it is a great way to set career goals and make the best of all the opportunities within Deloitte.’

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