Audit Trainee Review

by BDO

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

6.6/10

1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

I spend a lot of time out on client's sites auditing their accounts

8/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

Yes, I have become a lot more confident when talking to clients and my finance/commercial knowledge has increased significantly

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

It is a really good programme if you like to learn. The programme met my expectations but becoming fully qualified does feel a long way away.

6/10

4. How valued do you feel by BDO?

All trainees have a lot of involvement in day to day work. I don't feel that there is enough internal recognition.

6/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The induction phase is very well organised. The work place is also well structured however the dates of the exams are not always communicated early enough which makes it difficult to make arrangements as you may double book with an exam!

6/10

6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

The assesors are good and keep in contact on a regular basis. They spend a lot of time reviewing your work and alays make sure there you have no issues in the workplace

7/10

6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

The counselling managers are very good and the whole firm is supportive when it comes to work. The qualification team could do better when it comes to the studying part of the job.

4/10

7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?

On my salary I have been able to move out into the city at the age of 19 which is really good experience. Although you are expected to work a lot of hours in the industry so I certainly would not say anyone is overpaid.

7/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

The team is quite sociable. Whilst there are lot of company social events such as the national football tournament and local drinks, the team also arrange drinks between themselves which is a nice thing to do on a Friday evening.

7/10

9. Would you recommend BDO to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

The experience is really good and if you are sure you want to be a chartered accountant then being fully qualified at the age of 23 will be a very good headstart.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BDO?