Audit Trainee Review

by BDO

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.9/10

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

My role is a risk analyst within the IT audit team. My day to day job includes going out to client sites, carrying out data testing on journals, payroll & sales data, and looking at controls around revenue etc.

8/10

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

Am 1/3 of the way through my ACA exams and am also registered to sit my CISA exam later this year.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Really enjoy the team and people I work with. Great social side as well as work.

10/10

4. How valued do you feel by BDO?

Feel hugely valued within the team, managers and directors make an effort to communicate and help you if needed. Support is always there for exams if necessary also.

9/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

We have a clear structure of the 5 years, when we will be sitting exams/when we will be in college etc.

8/10

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

BPP provide a lot of support online and in college.

7/10

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

Huge support for employer regarding any personal issues, work issues or exam issues. Everyone has a counselling manager who they can go to if they need support.

10/10

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

Pay is good for a school leaver programme and also goes up every year.

9/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

Lots of socials and worldwide company events such as European football tournaments. Each team also volunteers within the community. Also option to join many sports teams within the firm.

10/10

9. Would you recommend BDO to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Because it is a friendly and fun place to work who support you well while you are learning / working.

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

Be confident during the interview as being able to talk to other people is key as you will spend a lot of your time talking to clients.