Audit Trainee Review

by BDO

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.2/10

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

Working on a variety of clients and services to ensure the accounts are materially correct. Includes selecting sample, agreeing data to support and planning

8/10

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

Teamwork is very important and is working to tight deadlines both of which have improveed significantly

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Staff friendly and approachable, reasonable salary however day to day work is not the most intetelectually stimulating

6/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Regular update calls and people available to answer questions or offer support

8/10

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

Assigned an individual people manager for day to day support and specific help with study related issues seperate

9/10

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

Receive regular updates and support line however not always the most clear

7/10

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

Technical knowledge very helpful in day to day 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.)

Regular social activities (every few months) and running and football clubs with sporadic tournaments

10/10

9a. Would you recommend BDO to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Good opportunity to gain accounting qualification and skills with friendly and approachable staff at all levels

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

Before applying make sure you fully understand what the job entails