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:

Auditing of clients’ accounts

10/10

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

I feel a lot more confident dealing with clients (and public speaking) and my Excel skills have improved significantly

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

It’s very rewarding - getting paid whilst studying towards a prestigious qualification is invaluable

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

7/10

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

A lot of support - excellent mentoring from the managers and very supportive staff

9/10

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

6/10

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

Knowledge you gain from exams can be applied in real life scenarios which helps with technical aspect of the job

9/10

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.)

8/10

9a. Would you recommend BDO to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

It’s an excellent place to work as the firm is not too big to make you feel you are just “another employee” - you get to work closely alongside managers and partners frequently which makes you feel valued

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

Relax during the interviews - we are all human after all. We all make mistakes and learn to get to where we are so even if you feel like you cant give the “right” answer in the interview give it your best shot! No such thing as a “perfect candidate”