Internal Auditor Review

by BDO

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7.5/10

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

My role at BDO is an internal auditor, where I perform weekly reviews for clients, looking at their processes in different areas within the business and ensuring these are being adhered to across the business as a whole. Providing recommendations where there are gaps in the processes.

8/10

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

Yes, my communication skills have developed a huge amount since working at BDO, aswella s my analytical skills through completing the ACA qualification

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy the work, however sometimes came be a little mundane and repetative

7/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

As a whole the organisation of the programme is good, however the ICAEW need to provide clearer guidance on completing the online training file

7/10

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

A lot, and whenever requested for additional support, they have always been able to provide it.

9/10

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

A little, but not enough

5/10

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

I feel the qualification is more focussed around external audit, however there is still a lot of overlap between internal audit, advisory work and the qualification

7/10

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, however not currently due to covid restrictions

7/10

9a. Would you recommend BDO to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

It is a very supportive company that works to support its employees and all the individuals that I have met during my time of working for BDO have been kind and approachable.

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

Be yourself