Audit Trainee Review

by BDO

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.6/10

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

Performing audit procedures on mid-sized firms and charities to ensure validity of financial statement. Includes lots of excel work, travel to different offices, communication with audited entity's senior finance staff . Also contains a large study component in which I sit exams and attend college.

8/10

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

Accounting - as a fresh graduate without accounting knowledge, the programme has developed my financial and accounting understanding. People-facing skills - presented with many difficult scenarios when attending audited entity offices, developed composure. Organisation/Time keeping skill - developed this as audit is fast-paced, deadline-orientated role.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

People are great, vast majority of management is fantastic and understanding. Having a drivers licence definitely helps as there is an expectation that on occasion you are able to travel around an hour from your office.

8/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Organised residentials, training programmes, and support network.

8/10

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

Management and colleagues very supportive. Professional qualifications team could potentially be more understanding.

8/10

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

All materials provided including question banks, and comprehensive video guides covering each topic in depth.

8/10

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

Accounting is definitely a core module in understanding the role. Sitting this early into your programme is crucial as it provides the foundation for the work we perform.

10/10

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.)

Monthly socials, occasional exercise including 5-a-side.

9/10

9a. Would you recommend BDO to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Colleagues are very friendly and supportive. Obtaining ACA whilst gaining experience is also very useful.

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

Consider whether studying a qualification at the same time as working a demanding job is definitely for you.