Trainee auditor Review

by BDO

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7.8/10

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

I am a trainee auditor which involves auditing company's accounts. The purpose of an audit is to form a view on whether the information presented in the financial report, taken as a whole, reflects the financial position of the organisation at a given date.

9/10

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

I have learnt many skills whilst on my way to becoming a chartered accountant such as how company accounts work and how they deal with transaction as well as tax.

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Although it is hard work and very demanding, I really enjoy improving by business knowledge and working as a team.

7/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

My programme is very well structured and it is clear how much planning must go into it in order to prepare everything for the students. I have all the support I could ask for.

8/10

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

If you are doing something for the first time you will be given all the support you need. Although this isn't always the case as some managers expect you to know what to do even if it is your first time and do not offer much support.

5/10

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

My training provider goes above and beyond to give us the most support possible. I think the support is well structured and they have always catered to anything I have needed.

9/10

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

I think my qualification has built my background skills and knowledge that are required for the day to day work that I do. However, I rarely use what I have learnt in my studies in my work.

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.)

There are many extra-curricular activities to get involved in and these have only increased now that we are working from home. From movie review nights to online escape rooms.

10/10

9a. Would you recommend BDO to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

BDO is a fantastic place to work from the culture of the firm to all the added benefits you get from working at a big firm. All the people I have met at BDO have been very friendly and welcoming.

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

Be ready to learn as much as you can and ask as many questions as you can.