Rating

9.4/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • I’m an audit trainee so day to day I converse with the senior and complete audit work.

    10/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I’ve learnt so much about audit and developed my understanding of accounting

    10/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I enjoy the job but naturally the exams are stressful

    8/10

  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • From my regional office it’s 10/10 however a lot of the exam/training is centralised and the communication from that team is fairly poor

    7/10

  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • Manager and buddy system is incredibly helpful

    10/10

  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
  • Support is there if you need it but they don’t constantly check on you and if you’re okay which I like as it gives me independence

    10/10

  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
  • All exams I’ve taken, I’ve been able to apply in my job

    10/10

  • 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.)
  • I believe so, difficult within the current circumstances but quizzes/fun days have been organised.

    10/10

  • 9a. Would you recommend BDO to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • It’s a really good company with amazing support enabling me to get the qualifications I need/want.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BDO?
  • Be yourself and don’t try to act like somebody you’re not. They’re likely to hire you if you show your real personality


Details

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Accounting

Ipswich

May 2021


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