Audit Trainee Review

by BDO

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8/10

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

I work as a part of an team to audit the financial statements of several companies, we do this by requesting and processing financial information. We spend a lot of time communicating with the client and vouching supporting documentation to samples of balances selected.

7/10

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

I have developed my problem solving, excel and technical accounting knowledge throughout my time at BDO. I have also improved my communication and project management skills and how to manage a team to meet deadlines.

7/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy the learning that it provides me and the path of progression this job gives.

8/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

It follows a timetable and is structured with both exams and training.

9/10

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

There is a lot of support given through all the programme, whether this is Exams or mental wellbeing.

8/10

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

We are given a lot of support when completing exams, this can be from study leave and good college support to flexibility to move exams if personal matters arise.

7/10

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

My role is directly linked to my qualification and therefore when i pass more exams this helps me to understand more within my role and take on new challenges.

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.)

There is a good social aspect within the job, this includes away days and residential training with the team where there are socials in the evening to bond with team members.

9/10

9a. Would you recommend BDO to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

You are supported to be yourself and the opportunity to develop yourself within your role.

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

Be yourself, they want to understand who you are and not what you are trying to be.