Trainee Business Adviser 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 do management accounts for clients including aiding VAT returns, bookkeeping, payment runs and helping clients through an audit.

8/10

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

My excel skills have developed a lot and I have learnt so much about business and how they manage their own finances and how our reports help them make better financial decisions.

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy the structure and the people. Sometimes studying can be stressful whilst working.

7/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

It is well structured, however our qualifications team could be better structured.

8/10

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

There is so much support and love from the team I have and they are always willing to help.

8/10

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

I don't get study leave with AAT qualification but they always give me enough resources to be able to get by in the evenings.

8/10

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

Helps me understand the theory behind the work

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.)

Networking events and social events

8/10

9a. Would you recommend BDO to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

It is a great first job as they pay well, the company has a good reputation, the people are very nice and I feel a sense of belonging there.

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

Research the company and the role and make sure to be confident and enthusiastic even if you have no knowledge of the work.