Audit Trainee Review

by BDO

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.6/10

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

Provide an independent view of a company's financial statements by providing an external audit.

8/10

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

Developed Excel skills and teamwork skills.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I really enjoy the programme as I learn lots every day, I am studying to be a Chartered Accountant alongside being paid to work, and I have a great team.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Very well organised - I know at what stage I'm at in my programme which is great.

9/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

Lots of support - when exams come around they take them into account when managing workload.

8/10

6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

Plenty - we have had numerous talks from BPP and have a contact email address if we have any questions for them.

8/10

7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

I learnt a lot in my first two modules (Accounting and Assurance) which I use everyday in my role.

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.)

Yes, there are sports team such as Hockey and professional networking events organising at least monthly.

9/10

9a. Would you recommend BDO to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

It is a very friendly and supportive company which has one of the best reputations in audit. I also like how anyone any level at the company is approachable.

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

Be yourself, it sounds cliche but BDO really value people who acts themselves as everyone brings something new to the firm. Also, they really value teamwork and hardwork so highlight you demonstrate these when applying.