Audit Trainee Review

by BDO

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8/10

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

My job title is Audit Traniee. My daily tasks involve helping on audits at the client site. If I am in the office I help the managers with odd jobs.

8/10

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

I am sudying for the ACA qualificaton which takes 5 years for the school leaver programme. I have developed may skills such as communication and I have also developed my Excel skills!

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I am really enjoying the programme so far. All the employees at BDO are friendly and welcoming and are happy to help with any quires.

8/10

4. How valued do you feel by BDO?

I feel very valued by BDO. I fell that they are always trying to help me improve as a person and also improve as a company.

9/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Very organised. The exam structure is set out over a 5 year period. I have regular meeting with my counselling manager to trac my progress.

8/10

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

The support from my training provider is good. I have regular meeting with my assessor who also tracks my progress both at work and college.

8/10

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

The support from BDO is also good. Everyone is willing to help if I have any questions.

8/10

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

My salary is good for a 18 year old. It more than enough covers my costs as I live at home so have minimal expenditure.

8/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

The social commitee in the office have regular events that range from bowling to Go karting! SCASS also has lots events which take place around the southampton area.

5/10

9. Would you recommend BDO to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

It is a great place to work and they people are brilliant. They company itself is unlike any other.

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

Just be yourself!