Global Outsourcing Trainee Review

by BDO

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7.6/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • Service Charge accounting. Working upon limited assurance engagements in the property management industry.

    5/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • I have developed excel skills, presentation skills, communication skills with clients.

    8/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • I enjoy studying for ACA which is challenging but stimulating.

    8/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • The ICAEW programme is structured well.

    7/10
  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • High level of support in terms of study days and resource.

    10/10
  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

    • High level of support.

    8/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • Marginally helps me in my role with some aspects. Most of the role is developed by on the job training

    6/10
  • 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.)

    • Good level of social activities after work and have played football with a lot of colleagues in various teams.

    9/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend BDO to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Good people with plenty of opportunities if they are actively sought out.

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

    • Be able to demonstrate the values of the firm in action.

Details

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Accounting

Bristol

April 2021

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