Assistant Business Adviser Review

by BDO

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.3/10

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

I am a trainee accountant in a firm, which involves mainly accounts preparation for small limited companies, pension schemes, sole traders and partnerships.

8/10

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

All accountancy knowledge has been gained over the last 2 - 3 years since starting AAT Level 2.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I do enjoy the programme, the training and teaching I receive is of a high standard.

10/10

4. How valued do you feel by BDO?

I feel very valued at BDO and receive any support I require.

9/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

It is very well organised and structured. The course I attend at college is very well structured and well timetabled over the year.

10/10

6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

I receive any required support from my training provider, whether in terms of exams or other apprenticeship work.

10/10

6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

My employer is very supportive, and I receive day release for college courses and exams as well as help with other apprenticeship work.

10/10

7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?

It does meet my daily life costs quite well.

7/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

I'm not really sure what this means.

1/10

9. Would you recommend BDO to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

It is a good environment to work in with plenty of support.

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

Just to be confident in yourself and also to provide a true representation of yourself at interview. It is appreciated that you are honest and trustworthy.