Rating

9.8/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • My job title is FS audit trainee. I work on audits daily and am booked to numerous varying clients. I work within a small audit team but also interact with finance stuff at companies, such as the FD or FC. I am responsible for areas on the financial statements which depend on the client I am working on.

    10/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I have learnt an entire range of new skills and have a wide experience which will help me with my ACA. I am currently studying towards my CFAB but BDO also provide regular training courses specific to my job title.

    10/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I love my programme. I find it fulfilling and enjoyable. I enjoy working in a team and the culture is brilliant. It exceeded my expectations.

    10/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by BDO?
  • I feel that BDO values every member of staff as we all play a vital role on the audits. I receive good feedback and am thanked regularly. There are lots of internal recognition schemes, such as quarterly awards.

    10/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • It is very well organised. We had a good induction and training. This training has been continued and we receive good support for our exams.

    10/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • I receive regular email updates and help is available whenever required.

    8/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • There is a wide variety of support options available to me. They provide guidance and assurance wherever possible.

    10/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • My salary is sufficient. I pay a large amount on travel costs but as I live at home it evens out.

    10/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • There are many opportunities to not only socialise but also improve my knowledge of my sector.

    10/10

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


  • 9b. Why?
  • Invaluable experience - I would recommend to all.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BDO?
  • I would such researching the company and roll well as this will show in your interview.


Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Accounting, Finance

Central London & City

April 2015


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