Tax Advisor Review

by BDO

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

6.4/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • I prepare tax returns for US and UK clients and occasionally assist with tax adviosry.

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

    • New skills: Professional communication Tax knowledge Developed: MS Skills Excel

    9/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • I enjoy it to some extent but I am beginning to get bored as it is very repetitive.

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

    • Somewhat organised. The study days are very organised and set in stone.

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

    • A lot of support. We receive support for studies and for work so they are very supportive.

    8/10
  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

    • A lot of support. We get study days and manuals from our provider before the exams which is very helpful.

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

    • Somewhat better. It taught me a lot of basics but I learn a lot on the job as well.

    5/10
  • 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, I am a part of the Diversity and inclusion group and the BAME group as well. I got involved in the charity week as well.

    8/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend BDO to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • It is a great company to start at as many people are supportive and the company is quite understanding.

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

    • Know the qualification you're going in for before you start

Details

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Accounting

London

May 2021

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