Tax Trainee Review

by BDO

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7.7/10

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

8/10

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

i have learnt so many new skills since I started at BDO. Things that i struggled with at the start have no become second nature and i really feel like i am developing my professional knowledge

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

7/10

4. How valued do you feel by BDO?

I feel valued everyday and take a large role in big projects.

9/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

8/10

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

6/10

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

I feel supported by my employer and i feel that even going out to college for long periods of time does not increase my work load heavily

8/10

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

The salary is acceptable considering I am just a school leaver. However, my travel costs are quite high

6/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

BDO has many socials which are enjoyable and allow for you to network with others. You also get 10 days leave a year to do community volunteering and a day to move house! It is in a great location next to Oxford street.

8/10

9. Would you recommend BDO to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

I feel valued and is definitely a great way to get into accountancy. I get the same accountancy qualifications i would get if i went into university then work and none of the debt.

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

Be yourself. You are assessed well, but this is only to ensure you can do the job and pass the exams. After that it is just a question of whether the people interviewing you would like to work with you.