Rating

9.1/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • Working with colleagues and with the client to carry out any audit work required for the client.

    8/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I am studying towards the ACA qualification. Alongside this, I am also developing my audit knowledge through on-the-job training.

    10/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • BDO is an amazing place to work! The firm really cares about the well-being of the employees and I couldn't be happier working here.

    10/10

  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • Well organised and well run. Everything important is communicated and explained clearly.

    9/10

  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • All new trainees are allocated a buddy, counselling manager and counselling partner, so there's great support offered when you feel like you need it.

    10/10

  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
  • We are taught at college, given all the materials that we need and then provided with an online portal to help revise for upcoming exams.

    10/10

  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
  • The theory comes up all over the place in daily work, so it's definitely important to have a sound knowledge of the theory.

    8/10

  • 8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
  • There are plenty of company events - after-work sports, voluntary initiatives and team drinks after work, just to name a few!

    8/10

  • 9a. Would you recommend BDO to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • Great place to work. Really supportive of every employee and their individual needs!


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BDO?
  • Be yourself. From my experience at BDO, the best are the ones that express their true personalities!


Details

School Leaver Programme

Accounting, Finance

London

February 2020


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